Girard Endorses Fréchette for CAQ Leadership

0:00Finance Minister Eric Gerard has endorsed Christine Frischette to lead the coalition Avenir Quebec and become Quebec's next premiere. He chose her over rival Bernard Draenville in the party's leadership contest. This race kicked off last month when C.A.Q. founder François LaGal stepped down as leader. Both candidates have been vying to shape the party's future direction. Gerard made his support public Monday at a downtown Montreal hotel standing with Frischette and fellow member Franç, Elaine Doranso, who backed her. Over the weekend, he had planned to stay neutral before a changing course. Now Frischette has endorsements from 37 of the caucuses, 79 members, while Draenville has 14, among cabinet ministers, 16 support Frischette and only one favors Draenville. Frischette promised spots in her cabinet for Gerard and Doranso if she wins, praising their key expertise for Quebec. Models from the vote arrive, April 12th, setting the stage for the party's next chapter.

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