Alexandre Leduc, the parliamentary leader of Québec solidaire (QS), announced his support. However, he points out that because of his role, he will not campaign for him. Christine Labrie is now and Mr. Leduc revealed Chosen in his heart
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Great speakers
I’ve always found her to have a cohesive, unifying side, which is exactly what QS needs. But I love my other two colleagues, Emilee Lesard-Therrien and Rupa Gajal. They are also good speakers.
he said.
Pro-Maurice-Richard MP Haroun Bouazzi, MP for Sherbrooke. According to him, he has the necessary qualities for this post because he won his constituency in 2018 and retained it in 2022.
He speaks to many generations. I think she has the potential to take us further
He argued.
Christine Labrie already had the support of Étienne Grandmont (Taschereau) and Guillaume Cliche-Rivard (Saint-Henri–Sainte-Anne).
The former deputy for the riding of Rouyn-Noranda-Témiscamingue Émilise Lessard-Therrien – who wants to succeed Manon Massey – does not, for now, enjoy any support in the unity caucus.
On Friday, Ms. Labrie launched a jab at her unelected rival. In 2018 and 2022, I proved that I can not only break QS in an area where there is already no solid support, but also maintain this support.
she argued.
Ms. Lessard-Therrien was elected in 2018. However, he lost his seat in the last 2022 elections.
On Saturday, Émile Lessard-Therrien was irritated by her opponent’s comments. As a comment I found it a little lacking in height. There are several factors that explain the failure of Rouyn-Noranda-Témiscamingue. The division of votes was not in our favour
she explained.
Zanetti likes An unfettered independent leader
Another candidate in the race, Roopa Gajal, has the support of Jean-Lesage vice president Sol Zanetti, as she represents him. An unfettered independent leader
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” It takes someone who can have a discourse that includes and unifies all of Quebec on the identity question. This is something central to me. »
All three candidates have different views on independence: Rupa Ghajal wants to put it at the center of her political action. Émilise Lessard-Therrien prefers to focus on sovereignties, regions, cities and tribal nations. Finally, Christine Labrie doesn’t want to make it a priority, but instead sees independence as a means to accomplish her party’s agenda.
The race officially begins on August 25. A new unity spokesperson will be elected at the party convention from November 24 to 26. Although the race has yet to begin, all three candidates for the post of spokesperson are already campaigning.
Manon Massey announced last May that she was stepping down as Unity spokesperson after six years. This was his last National Council in this position. He is Member of Parliament for Sainte-Marie-Saint-Jacques.
Ms Masse stayed neutral in the race to appoint her successor, as did other spokeswoman and parliament speaker Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois and party whip Alejandra Zaga Mendes.
Andrés Fontecilla, an MNA who supports Laurier-Dorion, will soon endorse one of the three candidates.
Conquering territories
The Left Party also used its National Council to launch a regional tour starting in September. in the name of Quebec is common
QS wants to address issues such as the economy, the centralization of the health system and the housing crisis.
But Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois emphasized that the purpose of the tour is above all to listen to people from the regions.
QS also knows that the balance between wanting to broaden its base and staying true to its core values will be a delicate one.
If QS becomes colorless, tasteless, and devoid of distinctive characters, we miss the mark. But at the same time, QS must continue to grow and evolve
Mr. Nadeau-Dubois explained.
The tour starts in Outauais, then goes to Bas-Saint-Laurent, then Mauricie.
The QS National Council starts on Friday and ends this Sunday. About 150 activists gathered in Saint-Hyacinthe on Saturday.
