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Paul St-Pierre Plamondon becomes fifth candidate for Parti Québécois leadership

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon

MONTREAL – Another candidate is joining the race to succeed Pierre Karl Péladeau as leader of the Parti Québécois (PQ).

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Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is the fifth contender for the sovereigntist party’s top job.

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The 39-year-old lawyer and political essayist has never held a seat in the provincial legislature.

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He joins former cabinet ministers Alexandre Cloutier, Jean-François Lisée, Martine Ouellet and Véronique Hivon in the race.

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The PQ will announce its new leader Oct. 7.

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