Paul St-Pierre Plamondon becomes fifth candidate for Parti Quebecois leadership
MONTREAL – Another candidate is joining the race to succeed Pierre Karl Peladeau as permanent leader of the Parti Quebecois.
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is the fifth contender for the sovereigntist party’s top job.
The 39-year-old lawyer and political essayist has never held a seat in the provincial legislature.
He joins former cabinet ministers Alexandre Cloutier, Veronique Hivon, Martine Ouellet and Jean-Francois Lisee in the race.
The PQ will announce its new leader Oct. 7.
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