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After spending 11 seasons protecting the Montreal Alouettes' quarterbacks, Luc Brodeur-Jourdain may soon take on a very different challenge: defending the interests of citizens in Ottawa.
At 43, the former
offensive lineman hopes to become the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) candidate in the Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot—Acton riding in the upcoming federal by-election. The election is expected to be called by late fall, following the departure of Bloc Québécois MP Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay, who has chosen to continue his political career with the Parti Québécois.
A native of Saint-Hyacinthe, Brodeur-Jourdain intends to get involved in a community he considers deeply connected to his identity. The Saint-Hyacinthe native says he has always wanted to play an active role
in his region and now sees politics as a new way to contribute.
His departure from his position as head coach of the Alouettes last winter, however, was not related to his political ambitions. At that time, a move into politics was not yet on the table. The CPC's interest, however, changed the situation.
A Former Alouettes Player Ready to Take on a New Challenge
Brodeur-Jourdain makes no secret of his desire to represent all citizens in his district, regardless of their political allegiances. He believes that the rising cost of living, the economy, and the use of public funds are major concerns for Canadian families.
The former Alouette player also says he is not afraid of the criticism that comes with politics. For him, disagreements and debates are essential to the functioning of a democracy.
His choice of the Conservative Party is driven in part by its economic vision and by values that, in his view, align more closely with his own convictions. He says he is concerned about rising debt and wants the government's financial resources to be used directly to improve services and the quality of life for citizens.
Brodeur-Jourdain has met with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and has reportedly also been approached by provincial political parties. However, he has opted for the federal level, believing that his conservative convictions align more closely with Ottawa's areas of jurisdiction.
If he ultimately secures the CPC nomination, the former Alouettes player could thus transform his experience as a sports leader into a new political career. And just like on a football field, his goal is clear: to enter the race to win, while emerging from this experience a better person, regardless of the outcome.
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