“When this new party came about, they immediately thought of me as a potential candidate because of my past accomplishments and my strengths, determination and open positivity,” wrote Labonté-Chartrand in an email.

Labonté-Chartrand holds a doctorate in psychology (Psy. D) from the University of Quebec. She spent her early career as a researcher, “getting a better understanding of how things work, behave and their impacts.” She’s worked as a university educator and in mental illness institutes before starting her own holistic clinical psychologist practice in Gatineau.

“I would say that my diverse experiences, in and out of the field, combined with my great listening and go-to attitude will make for a great candidate,” wrote Labonté-Chartrand.

She added that she recently moved to Hull, but had previously lived in the Pontiac constituency for 15 years, where she and her partner raised their two children. Her family frequently camps, skis and goes mountain biking in the Pontiac.

“The majority of our close friends all live in the Pontiac from Luskville to Wakefield,” wrote Labonté-Chartrand. “Being outdoors-type folks, we spend a good majority of our evenings and weekends enjoying Gatineau park and all its wonderful sceneries.”

This election marks her debut in politics, but she’s confident that her background in education and business have provided her with relevant skills that will help her serve as MP. She chose to run for the Free Canada Party “because it is a party by the people for the people.”

Labonté-Chartrand explained that if elected, her three top priorities for the Pontiac are:

A “return to a libertine democracy where people feel like their opinions are actually taken into account. Like folks are listened too.”

“Helping people regain the power of their territory”

“Promote access to healthcare and access to alternative practices often unknown. A more holistic approach.”

According to the Free Canada Party’s website, the party’s platform is based around four themes, which they hope others will gather around in an effort to create a national and global movement. The site lists the themes as:

Re-establishing a healthy, harmonized and balanced social climate with respect for all life.

Immediately demand the suspension of the experimental Covid-19 injection for the entire population.

Urgently require an independent and public national inquiry into the management of the pandemic.

Immediately begin the process of establishing a direct democracy.

“I am a person who is goal-oriented, knows how to achieve them and I am always trying to improve the world around me,” wrote Labonté-Chartrand. “I have spent many years teaching at the university level as well as building a holistic clinical practice. I am not afraid to work and learn.”

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