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Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard projected to win seat

The Liberals won 40 seats and kept Official Opposition status as Milliard won Orford by 4,416 votes, the Canadian Press decision desk said.

  • The Canadian Press projects Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard will win the Orford riding in the Eastern Townships following the election on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.
  • Milliard was acclaimed as leader of the Quebec Liberal Party in February, replacing former federal cabinet minister Pablo Rodriguez, who resigned last December.
  • An art lover, the pharmacist served on the boards of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and the TransAm Festival before his first legislative bid.
  • Securing the Orford riding represents a critical milestone for Milliard, confirming his success in his first election as party leader.
  • With this victory, the Quebec Liberals establish a foothold in the Eastern Townships, continuing to stabilize under leadership transitions initiated in February.
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In Outaouais, Laval, Montérégie, Estrie and Québec City, the Liberal Party of Quebec regained its strong castles and doubled its deputation, but failed to take advantage of the fall of the Quebec Future Coalition in the east of the province. With 40 elected officials, Charles Milliard consoled himself and promised a strong opposition.

·Montreal, Canada
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Without approaching power, Charles Milliard's party made notable gains on Monday night.

·Montreal, Canada
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CP Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard projected to win seat

The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard will win the Orford riding in the province's Eastern Townships region.

·Toronto, Canada
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TVA Nouvelles broke the news in Montreal, Canada on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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