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Frantz Benjamin
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Frantz Benjamin, November 2022
Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Viau
Assumed office
October 1, 2018
Preceded by David Heurtel
Montreal City Councillor for Saint-Michel
In office
November 1, 2009 – October 15, 2018
Preceded by Soraya Martinez
Succeeded by Josué Corvil
Personal details
Born Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Political party Quebec Liberal Party
Other political
affiliations
Union Montreal (2009-2012)
Independent (2012-2013)
Ensemble Montréal (2013-present)
Residences Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Frantz Benjamin is a Canadian politician from Quebec. He was first elected to the National Assembly of Quebec in the 2018 provincial election. He represents the area called Viau as a member of the Quebec Liberal Party.

Before becoming a Member of the National Assembly, Mr. Benjamin was a member of the Montreal City Council. He represented the Saint-Michel district, which is part of the Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension borough. He also served as the chairman of the city council.

He was first part of the Union Montreal political party. However, in October 2012, he decided to leave the party. He did this because of concerns about how the city government was being run at the time. After leaving, he worked as an independent councillor until June 2013. Then, he joined a new political group called Équipe Denis Coderre.

What is a Politician?

A politician is a person who works in government. They are chosen by citizens to represent them. Their job is to make decisions and create laws. These laws help improve the lives of people in their city, province, or country.

What is the National Assembly of Quebec?

The National Assembly of Quebec is like the parliament for the province of Quebec. It's where elected members, called MNAs (Members of the National Assembly), meet. They discuss important issues and make laws for Quebec. Frantz Benjamin is one of these MNAs.

What is a City Councillor?

A city councillor is someone elected to a city council. This council is the main governing body of a city. Councillors work to make decisions about local services. These services include things like parks, roads, and public transportation. They represent the people living in their specific district within the city.

Frantz Benjamin's Political Journey

Frantz Benjamin has served in different roles in government. He started by working for his local community in Montreal. Then, he moved on to represent a larger area at the provincial level. This shows how politicians can grow in their careers. They can start locally and then work on bigger issues for their province.

  • City Councillor: From 2009 to 2018, he was a city councillor for Saint-Michel in Montreal.
  • Member of the National Assembly: Since October 2018, he has been an MNA for Viau.

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