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Quebec labour minister is not seeking re-election

Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet announced he will not seek re-election in the upcoming provincial election. He has held various cabinet positions since being first elected in 2018 and plans to pursue other professional opportunities. Boulet stated that his decision was not influenced by the party's current low polling numbers and expressed full support for Premier Christine Fréchette.

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Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet responds to the opposition during question period at the legislature in Quebec City, Feb. 10. Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press

Another Coalition Avenir Québec cabinet minister is leaving politics.

Labour Minister Jean Boulet said today in his riding of Trois-Rivières that he won’t run for another term in the Oct. 5 provincial election.

First elected in 2018, Boulet has served a number of cabinet posts under former premier François Legault and more recently Premier Christine Fréchette.

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He says he wants to seek out other professional opportunities after eight years in portfolios such as labour, immigration, economy and Canadian relations.

Boulet joins a list of about 30 CAQ legislature members who have said they aren’t running again, including a number of high-profile cabinet ministers.

Boulet says the party’s low polling numbers didn’t factor in his decision to leave, adding that Fréchette has his full support.

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Source document: Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet responds to the opposition during question period at the legislature in Quebec City, Feb. 10.

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The Globe and MailIndependent🔒Center4 days ago
Quebec labour minister is not seeking re-election

Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet announced he will not seek re-election in the upcoming provincial election. He has held various cabinet positions since being first elected in 2018 and plans to pursue other professional opportunities. Boulet stated that his decision was not influenced by the party's current low polling numbers and expressed full support for Premier Christine Fréchette.

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