US EditionCharles Milliard Running for Liberal Leadership Again
Milliard aims to revive the Quebec Liberal Party with a focus on economy, transparency, and public services after last leader resigned amid vote-buying allegations.
- On Jan. 6, 2026, Charles Milliard, former CEO of Quebec's federation of chambers of commerce and pharmacist by training, announced his Quebec Liberal Party leadership bid in a social media video.
- After Pablo Rodriguez resigned last month amid allegations of vote-buying and reimbursed donations, internal party members faced a leadership vacancy.
- Milliard, a former federation CEO and pharmacist by training, finished a close second in last year's PLQ leadership contest to Pablo Rodriguez.
- The nine-week contest could officially begin on Jan. 12 if rivals enter, requiring candidates to collect 750 signatures from party members in good standing and pay a $30,000 deposit.
- With less than 10 months until the general election on Oct. 5, Milliard says his campaign will restore the Liberal party's standing with a stronger Quebec, better economy, transparent government, and reliable public services.
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As a candidate for the leadership of the PLQ, Charles Milliard stated that the political discourse in Quebec must be more benevolent, particularly with regard to immigration.
Nearly 200 young Liberal activists announce their support for the leadership candidate of the Liberal Party of Quebec
Barely launched in the race to succeed Pablo Rodriguez as leader of the Liberal Party of Quebec (PLQ), Charles Milliard's clan is already drawing a map of his game in what looks like a demonstration of strength against his potential opponents: he has the support of young people, whose weighting of votes counts for many.
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Charles Milliard to enter race to replace Pablo Rodriguez as Quebec Liberal leader
QUÉBEC — Businessman Charles Milliard is the first candidate to announce he's entering the race to lead the Quebec Liberal Party. Milliard, born in 1979, published a video on social media today in which he promised to fight for Quebecers.
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