(Quebec) The list of potential candidates for the Liberal leadership who have given up on the idea continues to grow: federal MP Joël Lightbound has finally indicated who will not attempt to succeed Dominique Anglade.
The information first reported by Radio-Canada was confirmed by La Presse Canadienne Monday evening.
“I’m expecting a little boy in June. As it will be an immense task for the next leader, I will concentrate on my family,” said the federal Liberal MP for Louis-Hébert, in Quebec.
His name is added to that of liberal deputies Monsef Derraji, André Fortin and Marwah Rizqy who also suggested that they could get started before closing the door. Interim Liberal leader Marc Tanguay also said he would not run for the leadership.
There is currently no official candidate in the race to lead the Quebec Liberal Party. Former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre is considering it very seriously and the Liberal MP for Marguerite-Bourgeoys, Frédéric Beauchemin, is still thinking about it.
Several names are currently circulating in the Liberal ranks, including that of the federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, and the CEO of the Federation of Quebec Chambers of Commerce, Charles Milliard.
The next Liberal leader will be chosen in the spring of 2025.