Jean-François Lisée

• After long leadership race, Parti Québécois elects Paul St-Pierre Plamondon

  "The members have decided to write a new chapter in our history," St-Pierre Plamondon said in his victory speech, reaching out to his opponents.

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  Oct 9, 2020
  
• Parti Quebecois says non-members can vote for new leader for first time

  The Parti Quebecois says that for the first time, non-members will be able to cast a ballot for its leader.

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  Feb 1, 2020
  
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• Dawson College teacher embarks in PQ leadership race

  Frédéric Bastien will officially launch his campaign on Feb. 9 in Montreal, but he is not the only one who wants to succeed Jean-François Lisée at the head of the PQ.

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  Jan 26, 2020
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• Paul St-Pierre Plamondon embarks on the PQ leadership race

  Lawyer Paul St-Pierre Plamondon announced Saturday that he will be joining the race to succeed Jean-François Lisée of the Parti Quebecois.

  Politics

  Jan 18, 2020
• PQ leadership hopeful says Quebecers ready for gay premier

  Sylvain Gaudreault, who is openly gay, announced his candidacy for the Parti Québécois leadership race on Monday. He says Quebecers are respectful and open to him.

  Politics

  Nov 25, 2019
• Véronique Hivon will not run for Parti Québécois leader: ‘I will still fight for my people’

  Véronique Hivon announced Tuesday that she will not run in the upcoming PQ leadership race, citing family reasons. 

  Politics

  Aug 6, 2019
• Parti Québécois leaders meet in Montreal to discuss election loss

  In the October general election, the Parti Québécois garnered only 17 per cent of the popular vote and lost official party status after winning only 10 seats.

  Politics

  Nov 17, 2018
• After Quebec election, Parti Québécois last to be sworn in at National Assembly

  The Parti Quebecois caucus — now reduced to just 10 MNAs — was the last party to be officially sworn in at the National Assembly Friday afternoon.

  Politics

  Oct 19, 2018
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• Parti Québécois names Pascal Bérubé as interim leader

  Pascal Bérubé replaces Jean-François Lisée, who stepped down on Oct. 1 after the party suffered a crushing defeat at the polls. 

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  Oct 9, 2018
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• Parti Québécois Leader Jean-François Lisée steps down after losing own riding of Rosemont

  Parti Québécois (PQ) Leader Jean-Francois Lisée lost his own riding of Rosemont to Quebec Solidaire's Vincent Marissal on Monday.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2018