Amid harassment claims, Quebec Liberals support candidate Eric Tetrault in byelection

The Quebec Liberals are rallying behind their candidate in a Quebec City byelection amid claims he psychologically harassed employees of a company where he previously worked.

Eric Tetrault is the Liberal hopeful in Louis-Hebert, a riding long held by the party and one it hopes to keep in the Oct. 2 vote.

READ MORE: Byelection to be held in Quebec City riding of Louis-Hébert on Oct. 2

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Montreal La Presse reported Wednesday that Tetrault was the subject of a psychological harassment complaint while serving as director of public affairs for ArcelorMittal, a steel and mining company.

Tetrault acknowledged the contents of the report but told some Quebec City media that no formal complaint was filed following the probe.

READ MORE: CAQ passes Liberals as top choice of Quebec voters: poll

Several Liberal cabinet ministers came to Tetrault’s defence and he says he hopes to remain the party’s candidate.

Tetrault says he has the support of Premier Phillipe Couillard and discussed the matter with him Tuesday night.