Frantz Benjamin

Biography

Frantz Benjamin, Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for the Viau riding (XZQTGM0001QZX) since 2018, is committed to improving the quality of life for the citizens of the Viau riding (XZQTGM0001QZX). As a city councilor for the Saint-Michel district in Montreal from 2009 to 2018, he served as chair of the Montreal City Council from 2013 to 2017.

As a co-founder of the 1804 Fund for School Retention, Frantz has also contributed his governance experience to various bodies and organizations. He has also served as a speaker at various forums on issues of good governance and intercultural relations. A member of the Ordre des administrateurs agréés du Québec and the Union des écrivaines et écrivains québécois, Mr. Benjamin has also served as a consultant for several institutions and companies.

A graduate in communications and literature, Mr. Benjamin has published several books. His most recent collection, *Nuit des anses pleines* (Mémoire d’encrier, 2021, Montreal), was praised by literary critics. His works have been included in several anthologies and journals both here and abroad. The recipient of numerous awards for his achievements and his public engagement, Frantz Benjamin is also the proud father of two daughters.