Denis Coderre leaves political life. At the end of a meeting with his caucus on Friday morning, the leader of Ensemble Montreal indicated that he would not occupy the functions of leader of the opposition.
“Political life is over,” Coderre told reporters.
Since his loss last Sunday against Valérie Plante, Mr. Coderre had remained silent on his intentions. On Friday, he gathered the newly elected officials at Casa D’Italia, on rue Jean-Talon, to announce his decision to them.
Although his running mate, Chantal Rossi, was elected in Montreal-North, Denis Coderre is stepping down as leader of the opposition.
Journalists waited several hours for the meeting to end.
Last Sunday, Denis Coderre had to bow to Valérie Plante who obtained 52.1% of the vote against 38% for the leader of Ensemble Montreal who was trying to return to city hall.
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