At the end of what we thought was a hotly contested fight, last PQist Pascal Paradis made history by capturing the former Liberal stronghold of Jean-Dalon from François Legault’s Coquists.
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At 10 p.m., after 98% of the ballot boxes had been counted, the PQ was far ahead with 44% of the vote and more than 5,500 votes in the CAQ, with Marie-Anik Shori, second, but far behind. 22% of the votes. Unity’s Olivier Bolduc follows with 17%, liberal Élise Avard Bernier with 9% and conservative Jesse Robitaille, with 6%.
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On Monday evening, the atmosphere turned more festive at the Parti Québécois election rally, where many activists gathered. “Pascal!” Pascal,” they began chanting as a trend began to emerge.
Instead, calm quickly settled in the evening at the CAQ polling precinct.
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“Tonight, the Parti Québécois is back in Quebec, the Parti Québécois is back in Quebec,” declared PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamonton, who quickly joined his supporters to celebrate his victory.
“This evening, dear friends, we have proven beyond doubt that the Coalition Avenir Quebec can no longer win,” he enthused.
“This evening, the people of Sainte-Foy and Sillery are sending a message to the government,” said lawyer and father of two Mr. Paradis announced that he will become the fourth PQ member of parliament. ‘National Assembly.
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Legault was stunned by the defeat
Clear results rained down on the CAQ collection.
Prime Minister François Legault was stunned by the defeat. “This evening, one thing is clear, the people of Quebec have sent us a message, not just the people of Jean-Dalon,” the CAQ president acknowledged during a brief speech in the company of its candidate Marie. Anik Shori.
“I think the people of Jean-Dalon were spokesmen for all the citizens of the Quebec region: you have to examine your conscience. This is what we are going to do, because I have the intention of rebuilding this bond of trust with the people of Quebec in the coming months,” he continued with less expression.
The prime minister vowed to “learn lessons” from Monday evening’s results.
Photo by Patrick Pellirose
The Jean-Dalon by-election was seen as a test for the CAQ government after plans for a third highway link between Quebec and Lévis, popular in the region, were abandoned.
François Legault’s party campaigned in favor of the plan without reservation during the last general elections.
Defeated CAQ candidate Marie-Anique Shorey and Prime Minister François Legault
Photo by Patrick Pellirose
CAQ troops have also redoubled their efforts to secure the constituency: the last two caucuses in the National Assembly were canceled on Wednesday evening, in favor of Marie-Anique Shorey, to march elected officials around the streets of Sillery and Saint-Foy. .
Participation rate
Before 10 pm, it surpassed the 49% voter turnout recorded during the 2019 by-election in the same district.
The riding of Jean-Dalon has long been a liberal stronghold, from its creation in 1966 until it passed into the hands of the CAQ in 2019.
CAQ leader Joëlle Boutin then succeeded liberal Sébastien Proulx, who resigned a few months after the CAQ came to power.
Disappointed not to be appointed to the Council of Ministers. Boudin resigned at the end of July, citing personal reasons, nine months after being re-elected.
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They said:
“We accept the decision, the people of Jean-Dalon have decided, and we will resume our work from tomorrow morning. »
– Gabriel Nadeau-Dupois, President of the Parliament of Quebec Solidaire, Gabriel Nadeau-Dupois.
“We must work to regain this trust among these citizens (…) Let’s start by digesting the decision, (…) I haven’t swallowed it yet. »
– Jonathan Julian, Minister of Capital-National Responsibilities
“I thought it was going to be closer than it was, honestly, but I’m absolutely confident of the win, no. […] It’s not necessarily the district where the third link is most popular, but the district where the streetcar is generally well-received.”
– Eric Gair, Minister for Cyber Security and Digital Affairs
“We are happy with the defeat of CAQ. Francois Legault does not deserve the support of the people of Quebec after his lies about the 3rd annex. »
– Eric Duhaime, leader of the Conservative Party of Quebec
