François Legault is trying to snatch Lise Thériault’s place from the Liberals

François Legault showed confidence on Monday, presenting his candidate on the Anjou-Louis-Riel ride, a ride he considers capable of the departure of former minister Lise Thériault.

Karine Boivin-Roy, who lost as mayor of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve in November after serving as municipal councilor with Denis Coderre’s team for two terms, will carry the Coalition avenir Québec banner in view of the elections. of October 3.

A seasoned politician

Having a seasoned politician who is well established in the community shows that the CAQ intends to make every effort to snatch this seat from the Liberals.

François Legault is also in electoral mode for this announcement, to the point that he suggests he is very good at announcing tax cuts during the election campaign.

When asked about this possibility in the face of rapidly rising inflation, the Prime Minister recalled the amounts he had already allocated and the fact that his government had already promised. another check in December to cover inflation.

In electoral mode for East Montreal

Then, before saying that he was surprised to see that Liberal leader Dominique Anglade had announced in a non-traditional way campaign promises four months before the election, he argued that he had not said he would not announce tax cuts and requested little patience.

François Legault has long insisted on projects in the East of Montreal, specifically the REM of the East and the decontamination of the grounds. He also addresses the issue of gun violence, saying he cannot tolerate this situation and promises to do more if necessary.