The Coalition Avenir Québec has nominated Fadéla Hamou as its candidate in the Sherbrooke riding for the Oct. 5 provincial election, a move that adds a new face to the contest for the city’s seat in the National Assembly.
Background and local ties
Hamou, who until recently served as Senior Administrative Coordinator at the Townshippers’ Association, told reporters she seeks to act as a bridge between the city’s varied communities. She has lived in Sherbrooke for about eight years and described running for office as a continuation of her local involvement.
- Professional experience: nearly 20 years in administration and accounting in both private and non-profit sectors.
- Recent roles: left the Townshippers’ Association in April and has worked in administration and marketing with several companies since.
- Community focus: involvement with local organisations, businesses, families and initiatives in Sherbrooke.
Campaign positioning and party support
Hamou said she chose to stand under the CAQ banner because she believes she can best serve the city with that party’s team, and cited admiration for party leader Christine Fréchette’s leadership and pragmatic approach. Fréchette presented Hamou’s candidacy on June 28 at a rally in Windsor alongside Guillaume Rousseau, who will run for the CAQ in the neighbouring Richmond riding.
“At the end of the day, I don’t see people as English-speaking or French-speaking first. I see neighbours, families, entrepreneurs and students who all want the same thing: a strong, welcoming and prosperous Sherbrooke.”
What this means for Sherbrooke voters
The nomination positions the CAQ to contest Sherbrooke with a candidate who has established local ties and experience working with the English-speaking community through the Townshippers’ Association. Hamou framed her candidacy in inclusive terms, emphasising representation for the full spectrum of the riding’s residents.
Her background in administration and accounting, plus recent work in marketing, may shape the campaign’s focus on governance and local economic issues, though specific platform details have not been released. The Oct. 5 vote will determine whether Sherbrooke voters accept the CAQ’s offering or choose another party’s candidate to represent the riding in the National Assembly.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Candidate | Fadéla Hamou |
| Party | Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) |
| Previous role | Senior Administrative Coordinator, Townshippers’ Association |
| Sherbrooke residency | About eight years |
As the campaign unfolds, residents can expect to hear more about policy priorities from Hamou and from her rivals. For now, her nomination crystallises the CAQ’s local strategy and brings attention to how municipal communities and linguistic groups will be engaged in the lead-up to the election.
