The former Minister of Finance will chair the election campaign of the Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ).
Posted at 4:28 p.m.
In June, the MP for Robert-Baldwin since 2014 announced that he would not seek re-election in the next election.
Nevertheless, he will chair his political party’s national campaign until the October 3 election, the PLQ announced on Saturday.
“I am happy to bring my experience to support the candidates who will be campaigning this year,” announced the seasoned Liberal, Official Opposition Critic for Public Finances.
“When I hear François Legault say that the labor shortage is good news, it’s proof that he doesn’t understand the real issues,” added Mr. Leitão.
“I am so happy to be able to count on Carlos during the campaign. In addition to being an exceptional person, he is an expert in public finance, which will always be a strength of our Party,” said Liberal leader Dominique Anglade on the eve of the campaign kick-off. electoral.
Carlos Leitão held the position of Minister of Finance in the sole mandate of the government of Philippe Couillard (2014-2018).