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Charles Milliard

Charles Milliard is a Canadian politician, businessman, and pharmacist from Quebec.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Charles Milliard is a Quebec politician and former business leader who became leader of the Quebec Liberal Party in 2026. He brings a background in pharmacy and chamber of commerce leadership to provincial politics.

Who is Charles Milliard?

Born 10 September 1979 in Lévis, Quebec, Milliard trained as a pharmacist at Université Laval and later earned an MBA from HEC Montréal. He spent his early career in pharmacy and health management, holding senior roles at Uniprix and NATIONAL before serving as president and CEO of the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ) from 2020 to 2024.

Why he matters

Milliard became leader of the Quebec Liberal Party in 2026 by acclamation after being the only admissible candidate. As head of a major provincial party in Canada’s second-most populous province, his political moves shape Quebec’s opposition and influence federal-provincial dynamics. He has been a party member since 1998 and previously ran in the 2025 leadership race.

Key details

Outside politics, Milliard has served on boards tied to culture and education, including the Festival international de Lanaudière and the Festival TransAmériques. His professional career blends pharmacy, business lobbying, and health-sector management, giving him a policy focus on economic development and healthcare.

In short

  • Became Quebec Liberal Party leader by acclamation in 2026.
  • Former president and CEO of the FCCQ (2020–2024).
  • Pharmacist by training with an MBA from HEC Montréal.
  • Active in Quebec business and cultural organizations.
Canadian angle

Milliard is a Quebec provincial political leader, and his career has been shaped by Canadian pharmacy, business, and Quebec political institutions. He is relevant to Canadian readers as the leader of a major provincial party in Canada’s second-most populous province.

Quick questions

Who is Charles Milliard?
Charles Milliard is a Quebec politician, businessman, and pharmacist who became leader of the Quebec Liberal Party in 2026.
How did Charles Milliard become leader of the Quebec Liberal Party?
He was elected by acclamation in 2026 after becoming the only admissible candidate.
What is Charles Milliard’s professional background?
He is known for work in pharmacy, business management, and as former president and CEO of the FCCQ.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Milliard
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, occupation, and leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party since 2026.
  2. Quebec Liberal Party — https://plq.org/en/equipe/charles-milliard/
    Supports: Biography, party membership since 1998, executive background, education, and leadership role.
  3. Quebec Liberal Party — https://plq.org/en/charles-milliard-elected-17th-leader-of-the-quebec-liberal-party/
    Supports: Election by acclamation in 2026 and former FCCQ leadership.
  4. CityNews Halifax — https://halifax.citynews.ca/2026/02/13/quicksketch-a-look-at-newly-acclaimed-quebec-liberal-leader-charles-milliard/
    Supports: Birthplace, age, education, and 2025 leadership race placement.