The Liberal Party of Quebec (PLQ) has announced the departure of three MNAs who will leave politics at the end of their mandate in the fall of 2022.
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It is with emotion that the MNA for Laporte, Nicole Ménard, the MNA for Vimont, Jean Rousselle and the MNA for Marguerite-Bourgeoys, Hélène David, announced that they will not stand for re-election in the provincial elections scheduled for October 3.
PLQ spokesperson for international relations and the Francophonie, Ms. Ménard has held various positions during her political career. She was notably Minister of Tourism from 2008 to 2012 in addition to having been president of the caucus of the Couillard government from 2014 to 2017.
“Engaged and attentive, Nicole will definitely leave a mark on thousands of Quebecers, driven by her committed political career,” declared the leader of the PLQ, Dominique Anglade.
Remember that for nearly 15 years, Nicole Ménard served the interests of voters in the riding of Laporte. “Throughout my political career, I have devoted myself entirely to improving the quality of life of the citizens of Laporte and by comparing my riding today versus what it was when I arrived in 2007, I leave with the feeling of accomplishment,” said Ms. Ménard.
After having worked as Member of Parliament for Vimont for 10 years, Jean Rousselle believes that it is time for him to prioritize his loved ones. “I would like to thank the citizens of Vimont for their repeated confidence, it was a real privilege to represent you in the National Assembly,” he specified.
During his political career, Mr. Rousselle has held several positions, including that of Official Opposition Critic for Public Security. He has always had the interests of his constituents at heart and notably worked on the project to extend Autoroute 19 to Bois-des-Filion.
“A man of integrity, generous and open to the world, Jean left his mark on the county of Vimont, which is and will always remain a big family for him,” said Ms. Anglade.
After two terms and more than eight years of political commitment, the spokesperson for higher education and the protection of the French language, Hélène David, is stepping down.
“Hélène has always dreamed big for Quebec. Her love of Quebec culture, her commitment to the French language, as well as her modern and feminist vision of our collective future, will have strongly marked her time in politics. Her dedication to the cause of women and to the fight once morest poverty was a real source of inspiration,” said the leader of the PLQ.
First Member of Parliament for Outremont, then for Marguerite-Bourgeoys, Ms. David has been assigned several responsibilities within the government, in particular as Minister of Higher Education from 2016 to 2018 and Minister responsible for the status of women from 2017 to 2018. She has also held several positions in the official opposition over the past four years.
“As minister and spokesperson for the official opposition, I had the privilege of contributing to the advancement of culture, higher education, the status of women, the protection and enhancement of the French language, of secularism, as well as of the protection of youth within Quebec society. I am proud of all the work accomplished”, declared, for her part, Hélène David.
