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Marwah Rizqy

Marwah Rizqy is a Canadian politician and former lawyer who has represented the Quebec riding of Saint-Laurent in the National Assembly of Quebec since 2018.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Marwah Rizqy is a Canadian politician and former lawyer who has represented the Quebec riding of Saint-Laurent in the National Assembly since 2018. She was named parliamentary leader of the Quebec Liberal Party in 2025 but later sat as an independent after being expelled from the caucus.

What it is

Marwah Rizqy is a Quebec provincial politician who entered the National Assembly in 2018 as a Quebec Liberal Party MNA. She quickly became a prominent opposition voice and held senior roles, including parliamentary leader of her party in June 2025. After internal conflict, she was removed from the Liberal caucus and continued as an independent MNA.

Key details

Born in Montreal in 1985, Rizqy has a background in law and taxation. She represented Saint-Laurent and was associated with portfolios such as education, government administration, and consumer protection. In 2026, she announced she would not seek re-election and planned to leave politics at the end of her term.

Why it matters

Rizqy's career reflects the dynamics of Quebec provincial politics, including internal party leadership and caucus discipline. Her departure from the Liberal caucus and decision to leave politics highlight the challenges of maintaining party unity and the personal costs of public service in Canada.

In short

  • Elected as a Quebec Liberal Party MNA for Saint-Laurent in 2018.
  • Became parliamentary leader of the Quebec Liberal Party in June 2025.
  • Expelled from the Liberal caucus in 2025 and sat as an independent.
  • Announced in 2026 she would not seek re-election.
Canadian angle

She is a Quebec provincial politician whose career is directly tied to Canadian public life, particularly in Montreal and the National Assembly of Quebec.

Quick questions

Who is Marwah Rizqy?
Marwah Rizqy is a Canadian politician from Quebec who has represented Saint-Laurent in the National Assembly since 2018.
What party was Marwah Rizqy associated with?
She was elected as a Quebec Liberal Party MNA and later sat as an independent member.
Is Marwah Rizqy still in politics?
She remained an MNA in 2026, but announced she would not seek re-election and planned to leave politics at the end of her term.

Sources

  1. National Assembly of Québec — https://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/deputes/rizqy-marwah-17883/index.html
    Supports: Current official member profile; riding, party status, and leadership role.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marwah_Rizqy
    Supports: Birth date, election in 2018, party history, and career overview.
  3. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-liberal-marwah-rizqy-leaves-politics-2026-1.7338711
    Supports: Announcement that she would not seek re-election and planned to leave politics.
  4. Radio-Canada — https://www.ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2108761/marwah-rizqy-liberale-plq-quitte-vie-politique-fin--mandat
    Supports: Departure from politics and background as a university professor in taxation.
  5. Institut du Nouveau Monde — https://inm.qc.ca/marwah-rizqy/
    Supports: Opposition critic roles and assembly responsibilities.