In Canada's recent federal elections, two Canadians of Moroccan origin secured significant victories, contributing to the party's dominant performance on the island of Montreal. The Liberals won 16 out of 18 ridings, including four former cabinet ministers. Montreal city councillor Abdelhaq Sari won Bourassa with 58.5% of the vote. A councillor for the Marie-Clarac district and vice-chair of the Commission de la sécurité publique, he celebrated his victory on Instagram, thanking volunteers for their support. «Heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers for standing by my side until the very last moment of this incredible electoral journey», he wrote. Sari, who announced his candidacy in January, promises to better serve his community by addressing issues such as the long-awaited sports and recreation facility for Montréal-Nord, affordable housing, immigrant services, and public safety. Meanwhile, in Outremont, Rachel Bendayan, recently appointed Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship under Prime Minister Mark Carney, secured her victory with 55% of the vote. On X (formerly Twitter), she expressed her gratitude, writing, «This victory is yours. To everyone who gave their time, energy, and heart — thank you. I'm deeply grateful to have you by my side». Born into a Moroccan-Jewish family, Bendayan studied law at McGill University and worked as a lawyer before entering politics. She first ran in 2015, but it was in the 2019 by-election that she won the Outremont seat for the Liberal Party, securing 40.4% of the vote. Since then, she has held various roles, including Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade. In December 2024, she was appointed Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety.
