
Carlos Leitão
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry
Liberal
Government Contracts
Contracts awarded to entities linked to this member, as identified through disclosed holdings and lobbying activity
| Organization | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Canada Ltd. | 28 | $14,765,649.00 |
| Toyota Canada Inc. | 23 | $1,876,144.09 |
| HONDA CANADA INC. | 12 | $835,374.26 |
| TELUS Corporation | 1 | $554,737.41 |
| FPInnovations | 1 | $39,999.99 |
Lobbying Activity
Organizations that have lobbied this member, sorted by frequency
Recent Mentions
Updated 2026-08-02Recent news, social media, and press mentions
Carlos Leitão spoke in Parliament on Business of Supply
A parliamentary record on MyMP.ca shows Carlos Leitão delivered a speech on Business of Supply in early February. The page also notes that most of his parliamentary activity has focused on supply, the auto industry, and the economy.
View source →Lobbying filing references Carlos Leitão on innovation and food processing
An OpenLobby filing dated May 4, 2026 lists a registration involving policies and programs related to innovation and technology adoption in the food and beverage processing sector. The entry names Carlos Leitão in connection with the filing, but the page does not indicate a controversy or public statement by him.
View source →Carlos Leitão won the Marc-Aurèle-Fortin riding in the federal election
French-language coverage reported that Carlos Leitão won the Marc-Aurèle-Fortin riding on April 28, 2026. The report says he led by 1,487 votes at the time of his victory, marking his move from Quebec provincial politics into the federal House of Commons.
View source →Video discusses Carlos Leitão’s decision to run federally
A YouTube interview from January 12, 2026 features Carlos Leitão explaining why he is running for the federal Liberals in Laval’s Marc-Aurèle-Fortin riding. The clip frames his candidacy as a return to politics at the federal level after serving as Quebec finance minister.
View source →No recent news, social media posts, or public mentions of Carlos Leitão were found in the last 7 days from the provided search results.
The supplied search results include profile pages and older or unrelated items, but none are clearly dated within the last 7 days or constitute a recent news/social/public mention about Carlos Leitão. Based on the available results, there are no qualifying items to report.
Parliamentary Secretary Carlos Leitão to deliver remarks at Vekta 2026
Carlos Leitão, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, will deliver opening remarks at Vekta 2026, an event focused on vehicle intelligence and innovation in zero-emission ground transportation hosted by Propulsion Québec.
View source →Carlos Leitão will announce federal support for two Montréal East End businesses affected by tariff pressures.
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions said Carlos Leitão, as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, would visit two aluminum-industry businesses in Montréal’s East End. The announcement concerns funding under the Regional Tariff Response Initiative to help firms diversify markets and strengthen resilience.
View source →Carlos Leitão speaks on the importance of eliminating tariffs and strengthening CUSMA in House of Commons debate.
In a debate on Business of Supply, MP Carlos Leitão emphasized the need to remove illegal tariffs imposed on Canada despite the existing CUSMA trade agreement. He highlighted the objective to reinforce the agreement and prevent future vulnerabilities to arbitrary tariffs. Leitão described the tariffs as counterproductive and illogical.
View source →Carlos Leitão announces $7M funding for Montréal International to attract global investments.
As Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, MP Carlos Leitão pledged $7 million to Montréal International to enhance the Greater Montréal area's capacity to attract foreign direct investment. The announcement was made during the unveiling of Montréal International's 2025 results. This support aims to build a strong, innovative economy amid global competition.
View source →Parliamentary Secretary Carlos Leitão to deliver remarks at Saint-Laurent–Mont-Royal Chamber of Commerce conference.
Carlos Leitão, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, will speak at the 'Turning Your Civilian Offerings into Strategic Contracts' conference on February 25, 2026, in Montréal. The event is organized by the Saint-Laurent–Mont-Royal Chamber of Commerce. Media are invited to attend with confirmation required.
View source →Parliamentary Secretary Carlos Leitão to announce Government of Canada support for two Lanaudière projects.
Carlos Leitão will announce federal government support for two projects in the Lanaudière region. The media invitation is issued as a repeat notice. This highlights ongoing government investments in the area.
View source →Carlos Leitão participates in House of Commons debate on opposition motion regarding fuel taxes.
During the April 14, 2026, parliamentary debate on a Conservative motion to remove federal fuel taxes, Liberal MP Carlos Leitão, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, intervenes and references economist Paul Krugman. The debate addresses cost of living relief, with government announcing temporary excise tax suspension. Various parties discuss environmental impacts and alternative funding.
View source →Public Disclosures
Financial and ethics disclosures filed with the registry
Liabilities
Mortgage with the the Royal Bank of Canada, with spouse.
Other Sources of Income
Last 12 months:
- Contract income from the Government of Canada.
Next 12 months:
- None.
Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's source(s) of income
12 last months:
- Employment income from the Commission Scolaire des Trois Lacs.
12 next months:
- Employment income from the Commission Scolaire des Trois Lacs.
Summary Statement
Obligation to provide a confidential report has been met and all initial reporting and compliance measures have been taken to comply with the Conflict of Interest Act.
Divestment of Publicly Traded Securities by the establishment of blind trust(s)
Trusts
Blind trust established under the Conflict of Interest Act and administered at arm's length.
Contact Information
285-4455 autoroute 440 Laval, Quebec H7P 4W6