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Veronique Hivon expected to announce she will run to lead the Parti Quebecois

May 08 2016 05:59 AM

Veronique Hivon expected to announce she will run to lead the Parti Quebecois | iNFOnews.ca — Parti Quebecois MNA Veronique Hivon questions the government on religious weddings, during question period Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the legislature in Quebec City. Multiple sources say Hivon will launch her bid to become leader of the Parti Quebecois on Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Original Publication Date: May 8, 2016 5:59AM

Publication Updated: April 28, 2025 10:54AM

MONTREAL – Multiple sources say Veronique Hivon will launch her bid to become leader of the Parti Quebecois on Monday.

Hivon has scheduled a news conference tomorrow afternoon to announce her decision.

Hivon, 46, served as the province’s social services and youth protection minister from 2012 to 2014.

She also tabled Quebec’s right-to-die legislation.

PQ leader Pierre Karl Peladeau resigned last week, citing family reasons.

Legislature veteran Sylvain Gaudreault is serving as interim leader.

Party members will elect a new leader between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15.

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