Québec solidaire chooses male candidate after debate over gender parity
Olivier Bolduc's only challenger for the nomination was Christine Gilbert, a professor and accountant.
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Olivier Bolduc's only challenger for the nomination was Christine Gilbert, a professor and accountant.
Contrary to a recommendation from the party's interim president to nominate a female candidate, Québec Solidaire members voted for court stenographer Olivier Bolduc to run in the byelection for the Quebec City riding of Jean-Talon.
Aspiring Quebec Solidaire spokesperson Ruba Ghazal wants the 12 most winnable new ridings for her party to be all reserved for women candidates in the next election in 2026.
Olivier Bolduc's candidacy for the Jean-Talon nomination continues to cause a stir within Quebec Solidaire (QS) after he announced his intention to run in the Jean-Talon byelection. CAQ MNA Joelle Boutin recently announced that she is leaving politics.
Olivier Bolduc's candidacy for the Jean-Talon nomination continues to cause a stir within Quebec Solidaire (QS) after he announced his intention to run in the Jean-Talon byelection. CAQ MNA Joelle Boutin recently announced that she is leaving politics.