Charest, Olympic Medalist, Won't Seek Re-Election

0:00It's April 6th. Welcome to Canada News Today, powered by AI. Quebec politician Isabel Karest, the former Olympic speed skater, just announced she won't run for re-election in the upcoming provincial vote. She's the coalition-avenar Quebec member for Brom, Mrs. Koy, and handle sports, recreation, the outdoors, plus the estuary region. Karest dropped the news on social media Monday, calling her time in office and reaching and her most rewarding career move. The CAQ is gearing up for life after Francois Legault, with his successor, either Christine Frashette or Bernard Draenville, getting picked on April 12th. This exit adds to the party's shake-up as they face tough times ahead. Karest built her rep as a three-time Olympic medalist in speed skating before jumping into politics in 2018, when the CAQ grabbed its first. Majority. She made the call after chats with family and colleagues, and thank LaGault for the chance to serve. Recent polls paint a rough picture for the CAQ, sitting at just 9% support.

1:02Analysts say that could wipe them out with zero seats if an election hit today. Karest the plans to step back and think about her next move, leaving the political scene on her terms while the party braces for whatever comes next.