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Ruba Ghazal

Ruba Ghazal is a Canadian politician and member of Québec solidaire.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Ruba Ghazal is a Canadian politician and member of Québec solidaire. She has represented the Mercier riding in the National Assembly of Quebec since 2018 and became the party's female co-spokesperson in 2024.

What it is

Ruba Ghazal is a Canadian politician born in Beirut, Lebanon, on 6 December 1977. She represents the Mercier riding in the National Assembly of Quebec as a member of Québec solidaire, first elected in the 2018 provincial election. Her family background is Palestinian.

Why it matters

Ghazal became Québec solidaire’s female co-spokesperson in 2024, a key leadership role in the party. In March 2025, she was appointed Leader of the Second Opposition Group in the National Assembly, giving her a prominent voice in Quebec politics. She advocates for sovereignty and has called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Key details

Ghazal has represented Mercier since 2018. Her leadership positions include co-spokesperson (2024–present) and Leader of the Second Opposition Group (since March 2025). Born in Lebanon, she is a Canadian politician focused on Quebec issues, with media attention on her stance regarding the Israel-Hamas war.

In short

  • First elected to Quebec's National Assembly in 2018 for Mercier.
  • Served as Québec solidaire's female co-spokesperson since 2024.
  • Appointed Leader of the Second Opposition Group in March 2025.
  • Born in Beirut, Lebanon; advocates for sovereignty and ceasefire.
Canadian angle

Ghazal is a Quebec provincial politician based in Montreal, making her relevant to Canadian readers interested in Quebec politics, immigration, and the role of Québec solidaire in the National Assembly.

Quick questions

Who is Ruba Ghazal?
She is a Canadian politician and member of Québec solidaire.
What riding does she represent?
She represents Mercier in the National Assembly of Quebec.
What leadership role does she hold in Québec solidaire?
She has served as the party's female co-spokesperson since 2024.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruba_Ghazal
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, party affiliation, first election, and co-spokesperson role.
  2. National Assembly of Québec — https://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/deputes/ghazal-ruba-17933/index.html
    Supports: Official office held and Leader of the Second Opposition Group since 24 March 2025.
  3. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/ruba-ghazal-quebec-solidaire-spokesperson-second-run-1.7232660
    Supports: Background, candidacy for co-spokesperson, and public positions including ceasefire statements.
  4. Wikipedia — https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruba_Ghazal
    Supports: Birthplace, Quebec riding, and identification as a Quebec-Palestinian politician.