The Quebec Liberal Party has named Suzanne Pomerleau as its official candidate in the Saint-Jérôme riding for the forthcoming provincial election, the party announced on Aug. 10.
Experience and local roots
Pomerleau brings to the campaign a long career in the legal profession: she worked as a notary for 42 years and also taught business law at Collège Lionel-Groulx in Sainte-Thérèse. Now retired, she says she intends to use that experience to focus on improving the quality of life for families and seniors in the constituency.
A longtime resident of the Laurentians, Pomerleau previously lived in Saint-Sauveur for many years. The party highlighted her combination of professional knowledge and local ties as assets for a campaign in a riding where provincial services and supports for households and older residents are key issues.
Campaign message and party endorsement
Pomerleau said listening will be central to her approach. She described her decades of practice and teaching as grounding her in the importance of hearing people before making decisions.
“After more than four decades of serving people as a notary and a teacher, I know how important it is to listen before making decisions. That’s what I want to do for the families and seniors of Saint-Jérôme,” the candidate said.
Charles Milliard, leader of the Quebec Liberal Party, praised Pomerleau’s qualifications and local experience, saying she offers a level of thoroughness useful to constituents facing important life decisions.
“Suzanne brings a rare level of thoroughness and experience to our team,” Milliard said. “Families and seniors in Saint-Jérôme will find in her an attentive and competent representative.”
What this means locally
For Saint-Jérôme voters, the Liberal nomination places a seasoned legal practitioner and educator on the ballot who explicitly targets seniors and family concerns. As the provincial campaign unfolds, local priorities such as health services access, long-term care supports and housing affordability are likely to be central themes; Pomerleau’s stated focus on families and seniors signals where she intends to position her candidacy.
Her background teaching business law at Collège Lionel-Groulx may also shape her approach to economic and administrative matters, particularly where navigating government processes and statutory requirements affect households and small businesses.
- Professional background: 42 years as a notary.
- Teaching experience: business law instructor at Collège Lionel-Groulx.
- Local ties: long-time Laurentians resident; former Saint-Sauveur resident.
The party release notes Pomerleau travelled widely in her youth, backpacking around the world at age 30, a personal detail offered to underscore her curiosity and life experience. Beyond that anecdote, the official announcement focused on the candidate’s service record and on the party leader’s endorsement.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Years as notary | 42 |
| Teaching | Business law at Collège Lionel-Groulx |
| Primary campaign focus | Families and seniors (as stated by candidate) |
As with all nominations, actual electoral impact will depend on the broader campaign, competing candidates and the issues that resonate most with voters in Saint-Jérôme. For now, the Liberal Party has chosen a candidate who emphasises practical experience, local roots and a listening-first approach.
Further details about Pomerleau’s platform, campaign staff and planned events were not provided in the party release. Voters interested in meeting the candidate should watch for local campaign announcements and public meetings as the election period advances.
This article is based on a Quebec Liberal Party announcement issued Aug. 10 regarding the nomination in Saint-Jérôme.
