Joliette, August 10, 2026 — The Quebec Liberal Party is proud to announce Ms. Sana Arfaoui’s candidacy in the Joliette riding for the general election on October 5.
A mother living in the region, Sana Arfaoui has spent more than 20 years working at major Canadian banks, where she held positions as a professional, manager, and advisor to executive teams. A financial planner for 19 years and a certified instructor in the field, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and families plan for their future and achieve their goals. Her knowledge of the financial sector led her to serve on the board of directors of the Institute of Financial Planning.
She holds the designations of Certified Administrator (AdmA), Certified Human Resources Advisor (CRHA), and Financial Planner (Pl. Fin.). She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, an MBA for financial services executives, and an executive MBA, and has also completed coursework toward a Ph.D. in business administration.
A professor of financial planning for the past four years, the QLP candidate in Joliette conducts research on governance, corporate social responsibility, performance, and equity and inclusion in the workplace. She chairs and organizes academic conferences that showcase Quebec’s expertise throughout the Francophone world, including a recent conference dedicated to inclusive and sustainable education.
As an entrepreneur, Sana Arfaoui has also organized economic missions to French-speaking countries to open up new markets for local businesses amid an uncertain geopolitical climate.
“I am a woman of action who has chosen to put my experience and credibility to work for the people of Joliette. Throughout my professional career, I have helped families and entrepreneurs make informed choices about their resources. That is the same work I want to do in the National Assembly—with diligence and with the conviction that the economy must first and foremost serve the people. Together with Charles Milliard, we are offering the citizens of Joliette a serious and unifying alternative for the upcoming election on October 5.”
— Sana Arfaoui, QLP candidate in Joliette
“Sana Arfaoui brings economic and financial expertise to our team, combined with her experience as an entrepreneur and professor. She understands the realities faced by families who are struggling to make ends meet and by entrepreneurs in Lanaudière who are navigating a challenging economic climate. The people of Joliette deserve a member of the National Assembly of this caliber, capable of representing their interests with competence and determination.”
- Charles Milliard, Leader of the Quebec Liberal Party
