One wonders if the Liberals are holding on purpose a climate of tension in setting up the lead race, after the painful departure of Dominique Anglade.
This gives interim boss Marc Tanguay the opportunity to run for the leadership race.
However, before addressing the press for the first time in his new role, his colleague and possible future adversary, André Fortin, had bothered to point out that an interim leader cannot be the one who “brings ideas out of the world”. the table brings traditional party framework.”
Because of this, the member for Pontiac is up next for now. He will devote himself to developing the base of his campaign.
Another caucus member, Nelligan MP Monsef Derraji, is also considering joining.
Fortin and Derraji were correct in suspecting their interim boss Tanguay of using his position to show off.
“Oohh, this is going to be unbearable,” said Louise Harel, who served as interim chief at the PQ after Bernard Landry resigned in 2005.
His verdict is final, saying the party will be committing a “grave error” by not forcing Marc Tanguay to choose between the interim or a candidacy to succeed Anglade.
“If he himself plans to run for leadership, and other deputies too, that’s what Clans is about, staying above the fray is absolutely necessary.”
Sylvain Gaudreault, who took over at the PQ on an interim basis following the surprise resignation of Pierre Karl Péladeau in 2016, believes the PLQ is getting into needless trouble.
The former Jonquière MP also believes this vagueness around the transition period will create tension.
“Him [Tanguay] will benefit from greater visibility due to parliamentary work. But when he stands before the Prime Minister, will he be the leader of the opposition or the eventual candidate for leadership…? Because what is certain is that he wants to score points when he is running for leadership.
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The President of the PLQ confirms that when the conditions of the race are known, a deadline will be set for the provisional leader to decide whether or not to start.
If so, then he should be replaced by another acting boss!
The man who held the position among the Liberals after Philippe Couillard’s resignation, Pierre Arcand, believes that the party is able to “set beacons that allow us to be careful” and guarantee neutrality.
Successor races have always been the scene of shenanigans and latent conflicts.
The aspirants will not wait for the official signal at the starting line before starting the maneuvers.
If not who?
It must be said that the QLP is not full of experienced natural guides.
With the Tanguays, Fortins and Derraji staying behind for the actual race, and considering Marwah Rizquy is on maternity leave, one wonders who could be the interim leader and who would be the house leader.
Marc Tanguay, who is meeting with Marie-Claude Nichols in hopes of bringing her back to the PLQ on Sunday, might also have the bright idea of offering her the position of head of the Chamber.
What is certain is that the party, which has been navigating turbulent waters since the worst defeat in its history, needs a debate on ideas, but cannot afford the luxury of turning the succession race into an internal war.
