PQ hires outspoken Trump supporter as minister’s chief of staff, sparking backlash
Québec Solidaire urged the Parti Québécois to rescind the hire, citing Arel’s controversial views and political posts.
- On Thursday, the Parti Québécois government appointed political commentator Jacinthe-Eve Arel as chief of staff to Delegate Minister for Government Efficiency and State Regulatory Streamlining Sébastien D'Astous. The announcement immediately drew intense opposition over her past controversial statements.
- Quebec Solidaire co-spokesperson Ruba Ghazal called on Friday for the appointment's cancellation, citing Arel's 'numerous controversial unacceptable stances in support of Trump and of Putin's Russia.' Ghazal argued the hire undermines Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's homelessness commitments.
- Deputy Premier Catherine Gentilcore defended Arel during a Radio-Canada interview, calling her 'experienced and competent' with a 'proven track record' in 'trimming the fat from the state.' Arel previously worked in health, social services, and as a media host at 99.5 FM.
- Conservative Party of Quebec leader Éric Duhaime called Arel 'brilliant and eloquent,' yet criticized the PQ for instrumentalizing right-wing voices. By Friday afternoon, Arel's X account had been deleted, removing her social media presence.
- The appointment reflects the PQ's broader strategy to recruit from across the political spectrum, though Quebec Solidaire co-spokesperson Sol Zanetti denounced Arel as an 'admirer of Trump and the American right.' Critics warn such hires risk creating a 'token right wing' within government.
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PQ appoints political commentator as chief of staff to government efficiency minister
Political commentator Jacinthe-Eve Arel was appointed as chief of staff to the minister responsible for government efficiency, Sébastien D'Astous. And while some support the move, others want her gone already.
Rarely have we seen an appointment for a position of chief of staff with such attention. Conspued by Québec solidaire, criticized by the Liberal Party, incensed by Éric Duhaime, Jacynthe-Eve Arel has also caused a stir in the paquist family: Louise Harel believes that the PQ has hired a woman who speaks to the far right.
QS call for PQ appointment of Jacinthe-Ève Arel be cancelled
The appointment of former controversial host and columnist Jacinthe-Ève Arel as chief of staff to the Delegate Minister for Government Efficiency and State Regulatory Streamlining is raising a wave of protest. Québec solidaire (QS) called on the Parti Québécois (PQ) government on Friday to immediately cancel the appointment. For his part, the leader of the […]
PQ hires outspoken Trump supporter as minister’s chief of staff, sparking backlash
The appointment of Jacinthe-Ève Arel, a controversial former host and columnist, as Quebec’s chief of staff to the minister responsible for government efficiency and regulatory streamlining has stirred up a wave of opposition.
The appointment of Jacinthe-Ève Arel as the Cabinet Director of the Minister Delegate for Government Efficiency continues to be a wave.
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