Richard Martel MP (born March 23, 1961) is a Canadian politician and former ice hockey coach.

On February 28, 2010, Martel became the most successful coach in the history of the QMJHL when he coached the Chicoutimi Saguenéens to a 3–1 victory over the Baie-Comeau Drakkar to win his 570th QMJHL game, surpassing the record previously held by Guy Chouinard.

[7] Martel was recruited by a former player, Antoine Tardif, who served as the party's chief organizer in Quebec.

[8][9] Martel had previously been courted to run for mayor of Saguenay as well as the National Assembly of Quebec.

[7][12] On September 2, 2020, Conservative leader Erin O'Toole announced that Martel would serve as the party's Quebec lieutenant, succeeding Alain Rayes.