Former Liberal Justice Minister Kathleen Weil confirmed on Monday that she would be leaving politics after 14 years. She will be replaced on the ride at Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, in Montreal, by a candidate from the philanthropic community, Désirée McGraw.
Ms. confirmed. Weil, 67, that he will not run again in the next provincial election this fall, told a press conference at a community center on his ride.
So far, 13 members of the Liberal caucus, or half, have expressed their intention to leave politics. These include Liberal veterans Pierre Arcand, Christine St-Pierre, Lise Thériault, Hélène David and Gaétan Barrette. Former Finance Minister Carlos Leitao announced on Saturday that he does not want to run again.
Si Ms. Weil was a minister in the governments of Charest and Couillard. He served as Minister of Justice and Minister of Immigration, among others. He also spearheaded Quebec’s policy against homophobia.
Among the highlights of her political career, Ms. Weil dealt with the consequences of the war in Syria in 2015, while he was Minister of Immigration in the Couillard government. The image of young Aylan Kurdi, stranded on a beach, went all over the world. The population began with all the generosity for which it was known. I remember people from everywhere. We are called every day to sponsor refugees. Everyone wants to contribute.
She will be replaced by Désirée McGraw, from the philanthropic community. The latter notably acted as a consultant for Philanthropic Foundations Canada and headed the Jeanne Sauvé Foundation.
The Canadian PressOlivier Tremblay
Source: Radio-Canada
