Girard Endorses Fréchette in CAQ Leadership Race

0:00It's March 23rd. From your city to your ears, this is Canada News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Quebec's finance minister, Eric Gerard, has thrown his support behind Christine Frachette in the coalition-avenier Quebec leadership race. Gerard, who once Ida run himself, made the announcement on Monday. He shared the news while speaking to business leaders at the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal. There he talked about his eighth budget from last week, which sets aside $250 million each year for the incoming leader. Gerard had promised to stay neutral just a few months back. Now he's backing Frachette, who's up against former Environment Minister Bernard Draenville. She already has strong cabinet support from figures like Jean, François, Robert, and several others. This endorsement adds momentum as the party picks Legault successor, who will become the next premier. The vote happens on April 12th. With key players lining up, the race is heating up fast, and Quebec watchers are

1:03keeping a close eye on the final stretch.