Quebec Liberal Leader Philippe Couillard to announce resignation Thursday
Quebec Liberal Leader Philippe Couillard will announce that he is stepping down as leader in a meeting Thursday with elected and defeated candidates, The Canadian Press has learned.
Elected premier in 2014, Couillard served one mandate before his Liberals were swept from office Monday by Francois Legault’s Coalition Avenir Quebec.
Couillard said on election night that he would take a few days to reflect on his personal future.
Two reliable sources confirmed that he has decided to make way for a new leader. He is also expected to give up his seat in Roberval and leave politics.