Isabelle Blais Joins PQ, Eyes Maskinongé Riding

0:00Actress and singer-songwriter Isabel Blaise just snagged the party Kevacua nomination for the Mascanongay riding in the Morrissey region. She won with 63% of the vote at a meeting on Sunday, stepping into politics from her entertainment career. Blaz, a 12-year-old's native, says she's jumping in because she sees a big historic shift coming for Quebec. She's ready to fight for independence while tackling everyday stuff. Like education, health care, local services, businesses, farming, and culture right. In her home turf, P.Q. leader Paul Saint-Pierre Plamandon is hyped about her, calling her part of a bold new wave of artists who own their separatist, feminist, and Quebec culture-loving views. Her addition strengthens their squad big time. Blaz has credits in TV like the series' stat, and films including Un Crave Don's Laté and Quebec Montréal. Polls show P.Q. dominating in Mascanongay via QC-25, even as liberals tied them province-wide

1:01in recent legion numbers. Her partner, actor and musician, Pierre, Luke Brillant, ran for P.Q. in Rosemont back in 2022, landing third. He's eyeing another shot next election, keeping that artistic energy flowing into Quebec politics. Stay informed with Canada News today, AI-powered updates.