Next Parti Québécois leadership election
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The Next Parti Québécois leadership election will replace Jean-François Lisée, who resigned on October 1, 2018 after leading the Parti Québécois to a fourth place finish in the 2018 Quebec general election and failing to be re-elected in his own riding.
Background
On October 1, 2018, the Parti Québécois came in fourth in the Quebec general election, winning only nine seats and 17% of the popular vote, an all-time low. It was overtaken by left-wing sovereignist party Québec solidaire, which won ten seats. PQ leader Jean-François Lisée announces his resignation as leader after losing his own riding.[1][2]
Pascal Bérubé was named interim leader on October 9, 2018.
Candidates
Possible contenders
- Jean-Martin Aussant, former MNA for Nicolet-Yamaska (2008–2012) and former leader of the Option nationale party[2]
- Alexandre Cloutier, two-time PQ leadership runner-up in the 2015 and 2016, MNA for Lac-Saint-Jean (2007–2018), Minister responsible for the Nord-du-Québec region, Côte-Nord region, Canadian Intergovernmental Affairs, the Canadian Francophonie and Sovereignist Governance under Pauline Marois, currently out of politics[2]
- Véronique Hivon, PQ deputy leader, MNA for Joliette (2008 – present), Minister of Social Services and Youth Protection, Minister responsible for the Lanaudière region and Minister responsible for the Die in Dignity commission under Pauline Marois[2]
- Diane Lamarre, former MNA for Taillon (2014–2018), former president of the Order of Pharmacists of Quebec[2]
- Pierre Karl Péladeau, former PQ leader (2015–2016), MNA for Saint-Jérôme (2014–2016), President and CEO of Quebecor[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Stober, Eric; Laframboise, Kalina (October 1, 2018). "Parti Québécois Leader Jean-François Lisée steps down after losing own riding of Rosemont". Global News. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Banerjee, Sidhartha (October 2, 2018). "Future of Parti Quebecois left shaky after Monday's loss at the polls". Toronto Star. The Canadian Press. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
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