I am going home.”“It wasn’t really a wave, more of a tsunami for change that swept through Quebec,” said junior transport minister Véronyque Tremblay, defeated in Chauveau.“In the party’s 150-year history, this (loss) is unprecedented,” said Pierre Moreau, who crashed in Châteauguay riding. elections show voters are open to something new Our National Assembly, like all parliaments, has a duty to protect their rights rather than restrict them if it wants to conserve its legitimacy.“Quebec must remain a welcoming and inclusive society where all are invited to the table — a place where we judge humans for what they have in their heads, not on their heads, and for what they bring us in their hearts.”It remains to be seen whether the party leadership heeds his message to fight the good fight, but the fact an astounding 755,923 fewer Quebecers voted for the Liberals Monday than in 2014 had many still reeling.It showed on their faces as they gathered a few hours later in a downtown Quebec City hotel for an autopsy of the loss. From a powerhouse caucus of 68, the party fell to 32 MNAs and 24.82 per cent of the vote.Couillard’s statement suggests he knows temptation looms and he bluntly told them — indeed all Quebecers, too — there should be no shortcuts to power, a veiled reference to CAQ leader François Legault who milked the identity card for months to woo the francophone vote.“I ask my party to stay faithful to its values and above all not trade them off for a few votes,” Couillard said. Not only did he resign Thursday as premier, he also gave up the leadership of the party and his seat as the MNA for the riding of Roberval.Couillard fought back tears when he got to the point in his resignation speech when he spoke about his future plans to spend more time with his family and grandchildren.His wife, Suzanne Pilote, tenderly put her arm around him when he said “as the song goes, it’s time to think a bit about us.”On his way to the podium in the main lobby of the legislature, and when he walked away, a clutch of staffers and supporters cheered and applauded.“After having poured all of my energy into serving Quebec, remaining in politics, regardless of the title or function, is beyond what I am humanly capable of doing,” Couillard said standing in front of six Quebec flags.“In all, I will have devoted 10 years of my life to public service. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. When asked why he was re-entering politics, he said, "I feel the need to serve. Many didn’t vote at all, leaving the party high and dry.In some Quebec ridings, the Liberals placed fourth, unheard of in the past. Tearful outgoing Quebec premier pleads for tolerance. The Honorable Philippe Couillard is a Senior Business Advisor in the Montréal office of Dentons, where he provides strategic advice to our clients in order to support them in the development of their business.
Philippe Couillard (born June 26, 1957) is the 31st and current Premier of Quebec, leader of the Quebec Liberal Party and a former university professor and neurosurgeon in Quebec, Canada.
If you don't see it please check your junk folder.The next issue of Montreal Gazette Headline News will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. The Liberals boosted spending heading into the election, trying to shake its thrifty image, but it appears that wasn't enough to appease those who were still angry.Couillard tried to emphasize his party's economic track record during the election campaign and promised more of the same if the Liberals were re-elected — balanced budgets and more money for health care and education.He also created the Secretariat for relations with English-speaking Quebecers, a move that was applauded by community groups serving the province's anglophones. If you see something that doesn't look right on this page, please do inform us using the form below: In the 2014 election he moved to the riding of Roberval where he resides.
At the New City Gas club on Monday night some Liberal supporters expressed concern for the future. We haven't heard any unfortunate news about Philippe Couillard having the coronavirus (COVID-19).Philippe Couillard (born June 26, 1957) is the 31st and current Premier of Quebec, leader of the Quebec Liberal Party and a former university professor and neurosurgeon in Quebec, Canada. "Quebec must remain a welcoming place, a society where everyone has a seat at the table, a place where people are judged by what they have in their heads, not on their heads. The Honorable Philippe Couillard is a Senior Business Advisor in the Montréal office of Dentons, where he provides strategic advice to our clients in order to support them in the development of their business. Philippe Couillard was born on June 26, 1957 and is 63 years old now.Philippe Couillard does not have the coronavirus. It will always be for me a source of great pride. Read more about This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Analysis: Philippe Couillard quits politics as a man who refused to sell out minoritiesOutgoing Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard announced his resignation in an emotional news conference Thursday alongside his wife, Suzanne Pilote.Analysis: Philippe Couillard quits politics as a man who refused to sell out minoritiesAnalysis: Philippe Couillard quits politics as a man who refused to sell out minoritiesMNA Lucie Charlebois arrives as both elected and defeated Liberal candidates meet for a caucus meeting, Thursday, October 4, 2018 in Quebec City.MNA Pierre Moreau arrives as both elected and defeated Liberal candidates meet for a caucus meeting, Thursday, October 4, 2018 in Quebec City.Candidates for the Quebec Liberal Party interim leadership, from left: Pierre Arcand, Gaétan Barrette, Christine St-Pierre and Marc Tanguay.Quebec Premier and Liberal Leader Philippe Couillard pauses as he gets emotional while announcing his resignation as Premier and MNA for the riding of Roberval, Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the legislature in Quebec City.