Former business lobby head Blackburn confirms he is seeking Quebec Liberal leadership

The former Member of Parliament for Roberval said he wanted to offer an "ambitious" vision by embarking on the leadership race of the Liberal Party of Quebec.

Former business lobby head Blackburn confirms he is seeking Quebec Liberal leadership

Blackburn says Quebec is currently on the wrong track, due to the CAQ's record $13.6-billion deficit and policies that paint immigration as a threat.

Former Business Lobby Head Blackburn Confirms He Is Seeking Quebec Liberal Leadership

A former politician and head of an influential business lobby group is joining the race to be the next leader of the Quebec Liberals. Karl Blackburn published an open letter this morning that says Quebec needs a new, inclusive style of leadership, and he will formally launch his campaign during a press conference in Quebec City this afternoon. Blackburn says Quebec is currently on the wrong track, due to the Coalition Avenir Québec government’s …

The former CEO of the Employers' Council will hold a press briefing this afternoon.

Affirming that his determination "is stronger than ever," the former Member of Parliament for Roberval Karl Blackburn confirms that he is embarking on the leadership race of the Liberal Party of Quebec (PLQ).

Karl Blackburn running for Quebec Liberal leadership

Karl Blackburn, the former Roberval MNA and former president and CEO of the Conseil du patronat du Québec, announced at a press conference Monday that he is running for the Quebec Liberal Party leadership.