Here’s what I can share based on recent, public reporting:
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The Quebec Liberal Party expelled Sona Lakhoyan Olivier from their caucus in December 2025 while an ethics investigation proceeded. The party indicated the action was temporary pending the ethics review. This set the stage for her remaining independent and not running under the party banner in the next election.[3]
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In May 2026, the ethics commissioner's report concluded that Lakhoyan Olivier misused public funds and attempted to obstruct the investigation related to the 2025 leadership race, and it recommended an $8,000 fine. The report also confirmed she remains excluded from the Liberal caucus and cannot run for the party in the upcoming provincial election.[2][4][7]
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Prior to these events, Lakhoyan Olivier served as the MNA for Chomedey, originally elected in 2022 as a Quebec Liberal Party member, and at times sat as an Independent after her expulsion. Her status and actions have generated ongoing local coverage in Montreal-area outlets.[5][2][3]
Would you like a quick timeline of the events with dates, or a short briefing on potential political implications for her riding of Chomedey and the Quebec Liberal Party? I can also pull up direct excerpts from the ethics commission report if you’d like.
Citations:
- Expulsion and ongoing ethics inquiry:[3]
- Ethics commission findings and fine recommendation:[4][7][2]
- Background as MNA for Chomedey and Independent status:[5]