José Núñez-Melo

José Núñez-Melo (born November 13, 1956) is a former Canadian politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Laval from 2011 to 2015. He served as a member of the New Democratic Party (NDP).

José Núñez-Melo
Member of Parliament
for Laval
In office
May 2, 2011 – October 19, 2015
Preceded byNicole Demers
Succeeded byriding dissolved
Personal details
Born (1956-11-13) November 13, 1956
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Political partyGreen Party (2015–present)
New Democratic Party (2011–2015)

Background

Originally from the Dominican Republic, Núñez-Melo graduated from Colegio San Luis Gonzaga in Santo Domingo in 1974. He later managed a hotel in Puerto Plata before immigrating to Canada in 1990. Prior to entering federal politics, he worked for Revenu Québec.[1]

2011 election

In the 2011 federal election, Núñez-Melo was elected to represent the riding of Laval as part of the NDP's surge in popularity in Quebec, which saw the party capture 59 of the province's 75 seats.[2]

2015 election

Núñez-Melo was not allowed to run as a NDP candidate in the 2015 federal election for the new riding of Vimy, which included the bulk of his old riding, after he publicly criticized nomination meeting procedures which he claimed were contrary to the rules of the party.[3] The party policy requires open nominations, while Núñez-Melo reportedly wanted a guarantee of automatic renomination as an incumbent MP.[4]

He then ran unsuccessfully in Vimy as a member of the Green Party of Canada.[5]

Electoral record
2015 Canadian federal election: Vimy
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalEva Nassif25,08246.15+25.8–
New DemocraticFrance Duhamel11,39120.96-21.74–
Bloc QuébécoisBarek Kaddouri9,06816.69-5.05–
ConservativeAnthony Mavros7,26213.36+0.59–
GreenJosé Núñez-Melo1,2802.36+0.43–
Christian HeritageBrian Jenkins2600.48––
Total valid votes/Expense limit 54,343100.0 $224,281.29
Total rejected ballots 9411.70–
Turnout 55,28464.36–
Eligible voters 85,889
Liberal gain from New Democratic Swing +23.77
Source: Elections Canada[6][7]
2011 Canadian federal election: Laval
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
New DemocraticJosé Núñez-Melo22,05043.33+30.88
Bloc QuébécoisNicole Demers11,56722.73-15.06
LiberalEva Nassif9,42218.51-9.59
ConservativeRobert Malo6,36612.33-5.51
GreenJocelyne Leduc1,2602.48-0.70
Marxist–LeninistYvon Breton2240.44+0.01
Total valid votes/Expense limit 50,889100.00
Total rejected ballots 7381.43-0.07
Turnout 51,62760.74-1.50
Eligible voters 84,991
New Democratic gain from Bloc Québécois Swing +22.97

References
  1. Tamsin McMahon (4 May 2011). "The REALLY New Democrats". National Post. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
  2. Election 2011: Laval. The Globe and Mail, May 2, 2011.
  3. Montreal Gazette More Montreal Gazette (6 August 2015). "Laval MP kicked out of NDP nomination race: reports". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  4. "Écarté par le NPD, José Nunez-Melo passe aux verts". Radio-Canada, August 16, 2015.
  5. "Former NDP MP Jose Nunez-Melo to run for Greens in Quebec". CBC. Canadian Press. 16 August 2015. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  6. Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Vimy, 30 September 2015
  7. Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates Archived August 15, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
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