US EditionQuebec Liberal Leadership Race: Despite His Debts, Mario Roy Is Running Again
- On Tuesday, Mario Roy, a Beauce farmer and economist, launched another bid for the Quebec Liberal Party leadership despite carrying an $18,000 debt from his last campaign.
- Pablo Rodriguez's abrupt exit on December 17 set off the contest after reports of alleged vote-buying prompted UPAC's criminal probe, with Marc Tanguay as interim leader and the race launched January 12.
- By Feb. 13, candidates must meet donation and signature thresholds to qualify, and the PLQ electoral committee will consider outstanding debts when authorizing bids.
- Roy urged people to visit his website and Elections Quebec to sign nominations and contribute to repay his $18K debt, enabling his participation.
- With an October election looming, the compressed timetable leaves little room for repair as the Quebec Liberal Party must meet the Feb. 13 sign-up deadline and choose a leader by March 14 while polling around 20 percent against the PQ and its referendum pledge.
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Inside the Stunning Collapse of the Quebec Liberal Party
After two-and-a-half years without a permanent leader, the Quebec Liberal Party finally elected one last summer. Now, they’re leaderless again. A week before Christmas, Pablo Rodriguez resigned amid allegations of vote buying, plunging a once-dominant political machine back into crisis. The Liberals are polling around 20 percent and scrambling to rebuild trust with a base that’s fed up with the disarray and fleeing. Meanwhile, support for the go…
Quebec Liberal leadership race: Mario Roy launches another campaign despite debt from previous one
Following Charles Milliard, it’s Beauce farmer Mario Roy’s turn to launch another campaign for the leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ). He’s also asking for help to pay off his $18,000 debt from the last leadership race. “I’m therefore making a strong appeal to the public to visit my website to sign my nomination […]
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Le Journal de QuebecCharles Milliard, who will probably be crowned leader of the PLQ on February 13, is very nice.
The leadership race officially began Monday at the Liberal Party of Quebec (PLQ).
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