Less than two weeks after François Legault reiterated to him “all his confidence” despite the filing of another complaint for psychological harassment, the Caquiste MP for Côte-du-Sud, Marie-Eve Proulx, will announce this afternoon that she is withdrawing her candidacy.
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According to our information, Marie-Eve Proulx will plead that she preferred to avoid becoming a source of distraction for her political party. Several of her opponents demanded the withdrawal of her candidacy, because of the allegations concerning her.
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Chronology
February 2020
Our Parliamentary Office reports 14 departures from Marie-Eve Proulx’s entourage since her arrival as minister. Former employees report, on condition of anonymity, a toxic climate, involving insults, harassment and intimidation.
August 2020
The minister is the subject of a formal complaint from her former district director to the Administrative Labor Tribunal for psychological harassment. The case is settled amicably.
May 2021
Marie-Ève Proulx loses her post as minister due to persistent allegations of psychological harassment.
August 2021
Another complaint for alleged psychological harassment was received by the Administrative Labor Tribunal, for events that allegedly took place in July of the same year.