About Sophie
Sophie, a mother of twins and former head of the Tax Treaties Unit at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), became in September 2021 the first woman to represent Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi.
Electoral District
Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi
The federal electoral district of Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi, located in Quebec, Canada, stretches along the Ottawa River to the west and the Gatineau River to the north, encompassing 41 municipalities with urban, rural, and First Nations areas. Created in 1867, Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi has seen its boundaries adjusted over time, most recently in 2024, excluding Val-des-Monts and the Limbour neighbourhood while incorporating the Plateau de Hull, where Sophie’s office is located at the Agora. Its name honours the Indigenous chief Pontiac, a prominent 18th-century figure, as well as the local Indigenous community of Kitigan Zibi.
Recognized for its geographical diversity, Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi benefits from a varied economy supported by public administration, agriculture, forestry, tourism, and high-tech industries, reflecting its proximity to Ottawa. Its population—a mix of francophones, anglophones, and Indigenous communities—enriches its cultural life. Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi remains a symbol of Quebec and Canada, illustrating a fusion of traditions, histories, and modern challenges.