Marc Albert Cormier is a French educator, historian, and politician originally from the islands of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. Since 1991, he has resided in Canada, specifically in the province of Ontario. He is proudly French and Canadian, but is not culturally French-Canadian.
From 2014 to 2021, Marc served as a Consular Advisor and later as an Advisor to the French Abroad, representing the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba. A trained teacher, he is now actively involved in Franco-Ontarian education.
With a scientific background in cell biology and physiology, Marc communicates effortlessly on topics in this field, while also regularly sharing insights on Canadian, American, and French current events.
Deeply passionate about the history of his native islands, he dedicates much of his free time to exploring and preserving their heritage through the Grand Colombier project.
Marc Albert Cormier, remains a dedicated advocate for French citizens living abroad. In May 2021, he headed the “Un monde de projets” list during the consular elections, backed by the Union centriste, the UDI, and the Parti Radical, with endorsements from prominent political figures such as Hervé Marseille and Laurent Hénart. In the 2017 senatorial elections, he secured the third position on the “Agir ensemble pour les Français de l’étranger” list, officially supported by the UDI, with Ronan Le Gleut successfully leading the ticket.
In the 2014 consular elections, Cormier was elected as a consular advisor in Toronto, heading the “Union UMP/UFE” list, which garnered 35% of the vote. Two years earlier, in 2012, he served as Gérard Michon’s substitute candidate during the inaugural legislative elections for the 1st constituency of French citizens abroad.
Alongside his electoral endeavours, Cormier actively contributes to parliamentary discussions on issues such as access to French television for expatriates and consular affairs.
His dedication extends to the associative realm as well. He served as president of UFE Toronto from 2014 to 2018 and as vice-president from 2018 to 2024. His efforts have been recognized with prestigious honours, including the Palmes académiques (2016) and the Ordre national du Mérite (2017).