(Quebec) Expected to enter the race for leadership of the Liberal Party of Quebec (PLQ), the president and CEO of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Quebec (FCCQ), Charles Milliard, will leave his position as CEO on 1er next July with the intention of “devoting himself to other professional projects”.
Published at 9:25 a.m.
The news was announced Tuesday in a press release. “A recruitment process will be launched shortly to fill the position of president and CEO and Mr. Milliard has accepted the request of the board of directors to provide consulting services related to the administrative handover of files until August 31 next,” it says.
At the end of May, Charles Milliard stated that he could not “remain indifferent to the numerous calls and expressions of appreciation that I receive for running for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Quebec.” The Press then revealed that more than 80 young liberals had created an alliance to encourage him to enter the race, seeing in the 44-year-old man the ideal candidate to relaunch the party, having bases both in the regions and to Montreal.
“The interest shown by a strong contingent of the party’s Youth Commission, where I myself campaigned, particularly touches me a lot. So, I would like to take the necessary moment of reflection to think about the rest of my career and I am taking this opportunity to do so. The summer period is favorable in this sense and I undertake to clarify my intentions quickly within this period,” he wrote on his LinkedIn profile.
In addition to Mr. Milliard, the current MP for the Marguerite-Bourgeoys riding in Montreal, Frédéric Beauchemin, does not hide his interest in the race and should formalize his candidacy in the coming months. The mayor of Victoriaville, Antoine Tardif, is also involved. In the coming weeks, former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre is also expected to confirm his candidacy.
To date, no women have indicated an interest in entering the race. The next Liberal leader will be elected by members on June 14, 2025 in Quebec. To win, a candidate must obtain at least 50% of the votes +1. According to the formula adopted by the party, the votes of young people (under 26 years old) count for a third of the result.
