Yves Desjardins-Siciliano Not Running for Chefferie PLQ
- À la veille du déclenchement de la course à la chefferie du Parti libéral du Québec, l'ancien président-directeur général de VIA Rail Canada, Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, a annoncé dimanche...
- « Au cours des dernières semaines, j'ai longuement réfléchi et j'ai finalement décidé de ne pas me présenter.
- Son nom faisait partie de ceux qui circulaient parmi les candidats potentiels qui pourraient se lancer dans la course à la chefferie du Parti libéral du Québec (PLQ).Cette...
À la veille du déclenchement de la course à la chefferie du Parti libéral du Québec, l’ancien président-directeur général de VIA Rail Canada, Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, a annoncé dimanche qu’il ne serait pas candidat.
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« Au cours des dernières semaines, j’ai longuement réfléchi et j’ai finalement décidé de ne pas me présenter. J’ai été profondément touché par les nombreuses marques de confiance que j’ai reçues et je tiens à remercier sincèrement toutes les personnes qui m’ont témoigné leur appui », a déclaré Yves Desjardins-Siciliano dans un communiqué.
Son nom faisait partie de ceux qui circulaient parmi les candidats potentiels qui pourraient se lancer dans la course à la chefferie du Parti libéral du Québec (PLQ).Cette dernière s’amorcera lundi pour trouver un successeur à Pablo Rod
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Quebec Liberal Party leadership Contest – Current Status (as of January 11, 2026)
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The Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) is holding a leadership contest. Individuals interested in running for the leadership position have until February 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM to declare their candidacy. The new leader will be elected at a party congress scheduled for March 14,2026. This information is consistent across multiple sources as of January 11,2026.Radio-Canada and Journal de Québec both reported these dates on January 5, 2026.
Quebec Liberal Party (Parti Libéral du Québec – PLQ)
The Quebec Liberal Party is a major political party in Quebec, Canada. It has historically advocated for federalism and economic liberalism. The National Assembly of Quebec provides information on the party’s history and current standing. The PLQ currently holds 17 seats in the National Assembly.Elections Quebec provides the official results of the 2022 election.
Leadership Contest Timeline
The timeline for the leadership contest is as follows:
- Candidate Declaration Deadline: February 13, 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Leadership Congress: March 14, 2026.
As of January 11, 2026, no candidates have officially announced their intention to run, according to The Globe and mail. Though, several names have been mentioned in the media as potential contenders, including Dominique Anglade (the current interim leader), and others.La Presse reported on January 5, 2026, that the PLQ has appointed a compliance and ethics officer to oversee the leadership race.
Recent Developments – Compliance and Ethics
On January 5, 2026, the PLQ announced the appointment of an independent compliance and ethics officer to oversee the leadership race. This move is intended to ensure a fair and transparent process. la Presse details this appointment and its purpose.
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