US EditionFrançois Legault to remain a member of the National Assembly until next election
Legault will remain active in his riding to support local businesses and represent constituents until the October election despite stepping down as premier.
- On Friday, Legault confirmed he will serve as MNA for Assomption after handing over Coalition Avenir Quebec leadership on April 12.
- The Coalition Avenir, founded by Legault in 2011, is selecting a successor who will automatically become Premier of Quebec.
- Candidates Christine and Bernard Drainville are competing to lead the party, with the winner governing until the October general election.
- To ensure Assomption is not left without representation at the National Assembly, Legault stated he considers it his duty to remain.
- As he closes his political career, Legault intends to be active in his riding to meet citizens and promote Assomption businesses, his office indicated.
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François Legault to remain a member of the National Assembly until next election
François Legault says he intends to serve out his term as a member of the National Assembly for the riding of L’Assomption after handing over the reins to the Coalition Avenir Québec to his successor on April 12.
"For him, it is first and foremost a matter of responsibility to his citizens," says his cabinet.
François Legault will remain a Member of Parliament after the arrival of his successor and until the next elections
François Legault, will remain a Member of Parliament after the end of the CAQ leadership race on April 12, until the next election.
François Legault will remain a Member of Parliament until the next election in order not to let the citizens of the Assomption, a constituency he represents, orphaned by a Member of Parliament for several months. François Legault has said that he also sees this period as a way to close his political career. He will be entitled to a starting bonus of almost $300,000. His successor will be appointed on April 12th. Read also: The race to the Chieft…
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