Sherbrooke, June 6, 2026 - As part of the Quebec Liberal Party's General Council, being held in the Eastern Townships, Ms. Pinou Thong has been officially nominated as the Quebec Liberal Party's candidate in the Sanguinet riding.
A member of the Quebec Bar since 2007, Pinou Thong has dedicated her career to serving Quebec institutions and the public interest. A committed jurist, she has worked for nearly twenty years within organizations whose mission is to protect the public, promote access to justice and strengthen confidence in institutions.
More recently, as Director of Legal Affairs at the Bar of Montreal, she was involved in a number of issues relating to governance, institutional integrity and the fight against the illegal practice of law. Her career has also led her to participate in the modernization of organizational practices, and to work at the intersection of law, public policy and the social issues shaping today's Quebec.
Prior to this, she worked for over fifteen years as a lawyer at Loto-Québec, where she was involved in strategic files with regulatory, operational and reputational dimensions. She has also worked for the Quebec Court of Appeal and for federal administrative tribunals in connection with the application of the Employment Insurance Act.
Pinou Thong arrived in Quebec at a very young age, with a deep attachment to social justice, inspired by the journey of her Cambodian parents who fled a totalitarian regime. Highly involved in her community, she participates in various initiatives linked to education, inclusion and civic life. Active in the Sanguinet riding, she is particularly involved in her child's school and sports life, as well as in karate in her community.
Drawing on her professional experience and civic commitment, she now wishes to put her expertise and energy at the service of the citizens of Sanguinet and actively contribute to the region's future.
"Quebec has offered me extraordinary opportunities, and my career path has taught me just how essential strong, accessible and trustworthy institutions are to our society. Today, I want to put my experience to work for the citizens of Sanguinet in order to help to build a community where everyone can realize their potential, feel heard and have confidence in the future. This candidacy is first and foremost a service to the families, workers and citizens who make our region so rich." - Pinou Thong, QLP candidate in Sanguinet
"Pinou Thong brings to our team a remarkable expertise acquired within some of Quebec's most important institutions. Her career is a testament to her unwavering commitment to justice, integrity and the common good. But beyond her professional achievements, it is her ability to understand the realities of families and her deep attachment to her community that impress me. She represents a new generation of leaders who wish to put their skills at the service of citizens, and I am very fier that she will wear our colors in Sanguinet." - Charles Milliard, Leader of the Quebec Liberal Party
