Public service has always felt like a calling to me
After nearly 25 years working within the Canadian federal government, negotiating trade agreements, building international partnerships, and working to make large institutions work better for the people they serve, I knew that the most direct way I could make a difference was to run for office. I am honoured that the people of Trois-Rivières have chosen me to be their voice in Ottawa. I do not take that trust for granted. Every day, my team and I are working to make sure this riding is heard, supported, and represented at the federal level and that the historic opportunity of this moment is not wasted.
What drives me
I am a mother of two, and like every parent in this riding, I think about the world we are building for the next generation. The cost of living, access to housing, quality public services, good jobs are not abstract policy questions for me. They are the conversations happening at kitchen tables across Trois-Rivières every day.
I believe in a government that works for people. I believe in listening before speaking. And I believe that the best ideas often come from the communities themselves – which is why I am committed to staying connected to the people of this riding, not just during election season, but every day.
My background
I hold a degree in Economics from Concordia University and a Master’s in Media Studies from The New School in New York. I am trilingual. I speak French, English, and Spanish and I have drawn on all three languages throughout my career. I spent nearly 25 years at Global Affairs Canada, where I held several senior roles. As Director General of Transformation, I led modernization projects for an organization of more than 13,000 employees across Canada and abroad. I also led our departmental Task Force on the Future of Work, and coordinated bilateral relations with South America on trade, climate, and democratic governance.
One chapter of my career that I am particularly proud of: nearly a decade working on Canada-U.S. relations, including five years (2015–2020) as Director of Political and Cultural Affairs at the Consulate General of Canada in New York. I worked directly on softwood lumber, the Buy American policy, steel and aluminum tariffs, auto rules of origin, and the NAFTA renegotiations. I know these files from the inside and at a time when Trois-Rivières industries are facing real pressure from U.S. trade policy, that experience matters directly to the people I represent.
My role in Ottawa
Since June 2025, I have served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, a role that places me at the centre of the most urgent issue facing Canadian families today. It means I am not just watching the housing file from the sidelines; I am in the room where decisions are made, and I am making sure Trois-Rivières is part of that conversation. I also sit on the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development (HUMA), where I work on the federal policies that shape employment, social services, and support for Canadians facing barriers – issues that touch the daily lives of people across our riding.
My priorities in Trois-Rivières
Affordable Housing
As Parliamentary Secretary for Housing, I am at the heart of the most urgent issue facing Canadian families right now. I am working every day to ensure Trois-Rivières receives its fair share of federal investment – new housing construction, support for renters, and real pathways to homeownership for first-time buyers.
Local Infrastructure
The port, the airport, our roads and public spaces are the backbone of our regional economy. I am committed to championing the infrastructure projects that will strengthen Trois-Rivières for the long term, and to making sure our riding’s voice is heard when federal investment decisions are made.
Trade & Regional Economy
The trade pressures we are facing from the United States are not a distant policy issue- they are landing on our businesses and workers right now. I have spent years on these exact files, and I am here to make sure Trois-Rivières has a strong advocate in those conversations.
But defending what we have is only part of the work. I am equally committed to building the industries of the future. Canada’s first Defence Industrial Strategy, launched in 2026, represents a generational investment in Canadian manufacturing, aerospace, and advanced technologies. For Trois-Rivières, with its strong manufacturing base and skilled workforce, this is an opportunity we need to seize and I am working to make sure our riding is positioned to benefit.
Families & Youth
I want Trois-Rivières to be a place where young people want to stay, where they can afford to build a life, raise a family, and find good work. That means investing in affordable childcare, quality education, and real economic opportunity for the next generation. It also means making sure that when a young person in Trois-Rivières finishes school, there is somewhere here worth staying for- a good job, a trade, a career in a growing industry. That requires investing in skills and training today, so our region is ready to lead tomorrow.
Seniors & Social Services
The seniors of Trois-Rivières have built this community. They deserve dignity, security, and access to quality services: home care, strong pensions, and community supports that let them age with independence and respect.
Serving Trois-Rivières is the greatest privilege of my career. I don’t take a single day of it for granted. I want to hear from you, please reach out anytime!
Caroline Desrochers
Member of Parliament for Trois-Rivières