She is also the first woman to run for leader of the Quebec Liberals in the party's 150-year history.

Cusson explained that his vision included trains, car-sharing services and electric buses.

Cusson also discussed raising the ethical standards of his party as well as ensuring that at least 40 per cent of the PLQ's candidates in the next election are women.

The comments didn't come from the dregs of social media but from people in her own party speaking to two of the province's most seasoned political reporters.

The longtime politician who was ousted as Montreal mayor in 2017 has not thrown his hat into the ring.

Cusson said he sees himself as a "unifying'' leader and hopes the party election will not descend into "Montreal against the regions,'' though he spoke in favour of greater devolution of power to the regions.

Quebec politicians respond to the terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium that killed dozens of people.

Drummondville Mayor Alexandre Cusson was staying at a hotel close to the Brussels subway station that was attacked.