Yves St-Denis has recused himself from the Quebec Liberal caucus to sit as an independent after reports he sent a sexually explicit photo to a party employee.
According to a report by Cogeco Nouvelles, St-Denis allegedly sent a sexual photo to the staff member in 2014, who complained to the party whip this year.
Sources tell The Canadian Press that St-Denis was told he would be dumped at a caucus meeting Tuesday afternoon if he didn’t leave of his own accord.
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“It’s not the type of behaviour we want our elected officials to have,” stated Premier Philippe Couillard.
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Cogeco Nouvelles also reported St-Denis is being investigated by Liberals after allegations by employees of psychological harassment and degrading and sexually charged remarks.
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The 54-year-old member for Argenteuil, in the Laurentians region, was elected to the National Assembly in 2014.
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His information has already been removed from the Liberal party’s website.
— with files from The Canadian Press.
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