Photo de Linda Caron, députée libérale de La Pinière

YOUR MNA WORKING FOR YOU IN LA PINIÈRE.

Linda Caron, MNA for the riding of La Pinière (Brossard), Member of the Official Opposition in the National Assembly of Quebec.

ABOUT ME

I've been living in the riding of La Pinière, in Brossard, for more than 30 years. I have a proven track record of community involvement. Since October 2022, thanks to your vote of confidence, I've had the privilege of serving as your Member of the National Assembly (MNA).

In the National Assembly, I also hold the positions of Vice-chair of the Commitee on Citizen Relations and Official Opposition Critic for Seniors, Informal Caregivers and Home Care, Consumer Protection, Tourism as well as for the Montérégie Region.

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Over 300 citizen files handled

Over 600 meetings and activities

Over $400,000 awarded

Every day, my team and I study your requests. We are committed to doing our utmost to help you.

Community activities, visits to businesses, official events. We try as much as possible to stand by your side at key moments.

That's the sum we distributed to more than 200 community organizations to support volunterrism in a variety of community organizations serving the citizens of La Pinière.

SERVICES OFFERED AT MY RIDING OFFICE

Help with Quebec government services
Free Quebec flags
Submittal of names for a medal or certificate
Request for MNA Declaration at National Assembly to mark a special event

SOME OF WHAT LINDA CARON AND HER TEAM HAVE DONE AND ACCOMPLISHED

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2024-2025 PARLIAMENTARY WORK

Throughout the 2024-2025 parliamentary session, I made several declarations to highlight landmark moments, such as Black History Month, and milestones like the 25th anniversary of both Good Shepherd Leisure Group and FORMATIO. I also made declarations to raise awareness for arthritis, caregiving, intermediary resources, and visual handicaps.

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SUBSIDY FOR OUR LIBRARY

I am happy to report that I managed to convince the Minister of Culture and Communications to free up a subsidy of more than $2.1 million for the Georgette-Lepage Library here in La Pinière.

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BOOK DROPOFF AT THE RIDING OFFICE

Did you know that the La Pinière riding office is now a dropoff point for book donations to the Fondation des Parlementaires québécois – Cultures à partager? Your donations contribute to intercultural exchanges in Quebec and the rest of the world, stocking school libraries, and improving literacy amongst francophone communities.

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MEDICAL AID IN DYING

I would have liked for the law to reach a better balance between two fundamental principles: respect for a person’s right to self-determination and the role incumbent upon the state to protect vulnerable individuals.

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SHINGLES VACCINE

Since May 1, 2024, seniors aged 75 and up and immunocompromised adults can get both doses of the shingles vaccine for free. Take advantage of it! Book an appointment through the Clic Santé online portal or call 1 877 644-4545.

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A BIG WIN FOR 65+ DISABLED PERSONS

I take great pride in saying that my relentless work for disabled seniors’ pensions has succeeded. I managed to have the government stop applying a 24% penalty on disabled seniors’ pension from the QPP once they turn 65.

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MAKING LIFE EASIER FOR PARENTS OF DISABLED CHILDREN

After several actions to raise the government’s awareness and to assist the Étoile de Pacho organization, I successfully paved the way for the creation of an administrative bridge between two ministries to make life easier for parents of disabled children requiring exceptional care.

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TASCHEREAU BOULEVARD AND ROUTE 132

More repair work on Taschereau Boulevard was done this summer. A two-kilometre westward stretch between Auguste Street and Autoroute 10 overpass was repaved. Essentially, it is the same portion that was done last year but in the opposite direction. In addition, a section of Route 132 in Brossard and Saint-Lambert also underwent repair work this summer.

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INVESTING IN OUR SCHOOLS

I participated in not one, but two groundbreaking ceremonies this spring. May 10 marked the start of construction work for a new elementary school on Du Quartier Boulevard. This 32-classroom school will host roughly 650 students and will be equipped with a double gymnasium, a kitchen, and designated fine arts and music rooms. Construction cost is estimated at $45.2M and the school is set to open in September 2026.

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PARLIAMENTARY WORK

Thanks to my repeated interventions about intermediate resources, I managed to make the government take notice of the difficulties encountered by these resources for seniors and people with physical or mental handicaps, as well as other issues.

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