The President of the National Assembly and CAQ MP for Lévis, François Paradis, announced Friday that he will not be a candidate in the next provincial elections.
The announcement of the departure of Mr. Paradis comes the same day when we learn that the radio host Bernard Drainville will present himself as a candidate for the Coalition avenir Québec (CAQ).
A former television host, François Paradis entered the National Assembly in 2014, becoming the CAQ’s spokesperson for health and social services. He was then re-elected in 2018.
His term as President of the National Assembly from 2018 to 2022 was notably marked by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a statement released Friday, Prime Minister François Legault paid tribute to his MP.
“I am very proud that François has chosen to put his experience and determination at the service of the citizens of Lévis and Quebecers for eight years,” he said.
“An excellent communicator, he made the difference at a pivotal moment for our political formation. I also want to thank him for his great rigor as President of the National Assembly,” he added.
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