Léa Clermont-Dion

Léa Clermont-Dion is a Canadian author, filmmaker, journalist and feminist advocate known for work on body image, cyberviolence and misogyny.

Léa Clermont-Dion is a Canadian author, filmmaker, journalist and feminist advocate. She is known for her work on body image, cyberviolence and misogyny.

What it is

Clermont-Dion is a Quebec-based public intellectual and creator whose work spans books, documentaries, research and public advocacy. She has written titles such as *La revanche des moches*, *Les Superbes* and *Crève avec moi*, and has co-directed documentaries including *T’as juste à porter plainte* and *Je vous salue, salope: la misogynie au temps du numérique*. Her doctorate in political science from Université Laval focused on cyberviolence against women.

Key details

Born in Gore, Quebec in 1991, she studied at Université Laval, Université du Québec à Montréal, Sciences Po Paris and Concordia University. Her research examines feminist social media empowerment and violence against women. She helped launch the Québec Charter for a Healthy and Diverse Body Image alongside Jacinthe Veillette.

Why it matters

Clermont-Dion’s work reflects Canadian debates on online harassment, body positivity and youth education. Her documentaries and campaigns push for policy and cultural change in Quebec and beyond, making her a prominent voice in contemporary feminism.