Next Parti Québécois leadership election
Next Parti Québécois leadership election
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A Parti Québécois leadership election will occur due to the resignation of Parti Quebecois leader Pierre Karl Péladeau on May 2, 2016.
Prospective candidates
- Jean-Martin Aussant, MNA for Nicolet-Yamaska (2008–2012) as member for the PQ from 2008 until 2011 when he resigned, criticising then leader Pauline Marois for downplaying Quebec sovereignty. Leader of the Option nationale poliical party (2011–2013), currently executive director of Chantier de l’économie sociale[1][2]
- Alexandre Cloutier, MNA for Lac-Saint-Jean (2007–present), Minister for Canadian Intergovernmental Affairs, the Canadian Francophonie and Sovereignist Governance (2012–2014), second place finisher in 2015 leadersip election.[1][2]
- Bernard Drainville, MNA for Marie-Victorin (2007–present), Minister responsible for Democratic Institutions and Active Citizenship (2012–2014) and the main architect and defender of the Quebec Charter of Values.[1][2]
- Véronique Hivon, MNA for Joliette (2008–present), Minister of Social Services and Youth Protection, Minister of the Lanaudière region and Minister responsible for the Die in Dignity commission (2012–2014).[1][2]
- Jean-François Lisée, MNA for Rosemont (2012–present), Minister of International Relations, La Francophonie and External Trade (2012–2014), former journalist and professor.[1][2]
- Martine Ouellet, MNA for Vachon (2010–present), Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife (2012–2014), third place finisher in 2015 leadersip election.[1][2]
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