Justine McIntyre

Biography

A Montreal resident originally from Ontario, the political analyst and former elected official is making the leap into provincial politics under the banner of the Quebec Liberal Party.

Ms. McIntyre began her political career at the municipal level as a city councilor for the Bois-de-Liesse district in the Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough, representing Vrai Changement Montréal. In 2015, she served as interim party leader, a role she held until 2021. During her time in municipal politics, she distinguished herself in particular through her work on environmental issues, successfully passing a historic motion to ban the use of neonicotinoid pesticides—a measure that was subsequently incorporated into the City of Montreal’s regulations.

Justine McIntyre holds a bachelor’s degree in music from McGill University and a certificate in arts and nonprofit management from the University of Washington. In 2022, she earned a master’s degree in management and sustainable development from HEC Montréal.

After her stint in local politics, this mother of three continued her career as a consultant in strategic planning and sustainable development for municipalities and organizations. She is now a co-founder of Civica Stratégies, a strategic consulting firm specializing in public affairs, communications, and political strategy. At the same time, she regularly appears as a political analyst and columnist in various media outlets, including Radio-Canada, Noovo, CBC, CTV, and CJAD.

Driven by the values of service and local action, the QLP candidate in Sainte-Marie–Saint-Jacques has always been actively involved in her community. In particular, she has worked in communications for Dans la rue, an organization that helps homeless youth, as well as for the Fonds du Souvenir, which supports veterans. She serves on the board of directors of Garage à musique, a social pediatrics organization located in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighborhood.