2024-01-10 20:26:15
Former federal MP and former mayor of Montreal Denis Coderre is considering running for leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party. In a radio column on CKVL, Mr. Coderre confirmed his interest in the position, but explains that he has not yet made his decision to take another leap into politics.
A well-known figure on the Quebec and Montreal political scene, Denis Coderre is banking on his experience, his knowledge of the community and his notoriety to run for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Quebec (PLQ).
I’ll be clear. Do I think about it? Yes. Is it serious? Yes.
When I made calls, I asked three questions. The first: “Do you see me as Prime Minister?” Second, “do I have the credibility and experience?” And third, “did I miss a date?” I have to tell you that 98% is yes all the wayhe told his co-host.
The reactions would be overall positive in the liberal ranks at a time when the PLQ is looking for a leader since the debacle of the party which only collected 14% of the votes and which had 21 deputies elected in the general elections of October 2022 .
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This historic defeat marked the departure of former leader Dominique Anglade in November 2022. The chair has remained empty since, with MP Marc Tanguay acting as interim leader while awaiting the leadership race in 2025.
According to information from Radio-Canada, people around him say that some see him as a person capable of building bridges and rallying French-speakers, English-speakers and allophones.
Get in shape first
Aged 60, Denis Coderre experienced health problems last April following a stroke from which he has fully recovered and from which he has suffered no after-effects, according to a recent statement he made on Facebook.
The ex-politician, who has set himself the goal of walking Compostela in the spring, intends to announce his decision when he returns from his trip.
I’m going to take care of myself, I’m getting back in shape, I’m going to walk 300 kilometers in May [sur le chemin de Compostelle]then when we come back we will make a final decision.
An experienced, even career, politician, Denis Coderre was a federal deputy from 1997 to 2013 under the Liberal banner. He had held several positions within the cabinets of Jean Chrétien and Paul Martin.
In November 2013, he returned to politics, this time on the municipal scene, by winning the mayorship of Montreal. He was defeated twice by Valérie Plante, first in 2017, then in 2021. Refusing to sit on the opposition benches, he left municipal politics shortly after his defeat in November 2017.
In a Facebook post posted Wednesday morning, Denis Coderre declared: I will not be doing any interviews today to hear about my future.
The Press first reported this news, which was confirmed by Radio-Canada.
With information from Sébastien Bovet
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