Jim Belanger


Jim Bélanger is a Canadian politician from the Conservative Party of Canada. He was elected Member of Parliament for Sudbury East—Manitoulin—Nickel Belt defeating Marc G. Serre in the 2025 Canadian federal election. He became Manitoulin's first Conservative MP since 1935.

Career

Bélanger is a self-employed petroleum wholesaler and delivery worker. He is a member of the Standing Committee on Official Languages.
Bélanger applied to run for the Liberals in the 2015 Canadian federal election. Marc Serre was selected instead.
In late 2025, to quell speculation that he was among the Conservative MPs considering leaving the party, Bélanger released a video statement reaffirming his commitment to the party.

Early life

His great grandmother, Azilda Bélanger, was the namesake for the town of Azilda.