Parliamentarian

Patrick Brazeau

Patrick Brazeau, a member of the Algonquin community of Kitigan Zibi, was born in Maniwaki, Quebec. He served as National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) from 2006 to 2009, where he advocated for the repeal of section 67 of the Canadian Human Rights Act to ensure equal rights for those under the Indian Act.

Appointed to the Senate in 2008 by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, he currently serves as an Independent Algonquin Senator. As one of the youngest Senators appointed, he brings a non-partisan perspective to legislative work.

A strong mental health advocate, Brazeau openly shares his lived experience to encourage others—particularly men and boys—to seek help. He is also a vocal supporter of an inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and once performed a song on national television in their honour.

Brazeau champions accountability and transparency in Indigenous affairs and supports replacing the Indian Act with progressive legislation that restores First Nations authority. He is committed to addressing the systemic issues that affect Indigenous youth, emphasizing the need for reparation before reconciliation.

He has served in the Canadian Armed Forces, holds a second-degree black belt in Karate, and studied Social Sciences and Civil Law.

In 2012, he participated in a high-profile charity boxing match with Justin Trudeau, raising significant funds for cancer research.

Most recently, he introduced Bill S-254 to require cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages, highlighting the need for greater public awareness about the health risks of alcohol consumption.