Turmoil continues to brew within the Quebec Liberal Party as Chomedey MNA Sona Lakhoyan Olivier faces suspension from caucus pending an ethics investigation, amidst rumors of a petition calling for leader Pablo Rodriguez to step down. Meanwhile, the CAQ has introduced new legislation aimed at curbing vote-buying in provincial leadership races. Political analyst Karim Boulos provided insights into these unfolding events in an interview with CityNews.
Boulos highlighted the importance of the inquiry into Olivier’s alleged involvement in unethical behavior, emphasizing the need for neutrality and a thorough investigation to determine any potential wrongdoing. Regarding the petition against Rodriguez, Boulos noted that such internal strife could jeopardize the party’s progress made under Rodriguez’s leadership. He emphasized the urgency for swift action to maintain the party’s momentum heading into the upcoming election.
On the CAQ’s proposed legislation against vote-buying, Boulos expressed support for the move, emphasizing the need to prevent financial influence from overshadowing merit in leadership contests. He underscored the fundamental question of whether leadership positions should be attainable through financial means rather than merit, backing the CAQ’s stance on addressing this issue.
