Departure of Eric Lefebvre: other candidates could follow

The Conservatives’ performance in the polls could attract other candidates for the federal elections, like former CAQ whip Eric Lefebvre.

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However, it is less and less likely that Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will call a snap election, since the next one is scheduled for the fall of 2025.

It is estimated that there are more and more constituencies in which there will be multiple candidacies which could lead to an nomination, TVA Nouvelles has learned.

Furthermore, Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard also affirmed that he was not closing the door to a possible jump to the Conservatives for a federal position.

The conservatives’ comfortable lead in the polls for the next elections gives some a glimpse of the possibility of accessing a ministerial post.


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