Quebec MNA leaves Legault’s CAQ caucus to run for Conservatives in federal election

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Éric Lefebvre announced the move on X, formerly known as Twitter, late Tuesday. He said he submitted his resignation to Quebec Premier and CAQ Leader François Legault.

Coalition Avenir Quebec Leader Francois Legault , left, shakes hands with Arthabaska MNA Eric Lefebvre after he was sworn in, Monday, December 12, 2016 at the legislature in Quebec City.With his sights set on the next federal election, the whip for the Coalition Avenir Québec and MNA for Arthabaska has stepped down from the party.

The Quebec premier addressed Lefebvre’s announcement, saying he asked him to withdraw from the CAQ caucus. Quebec’s political sphere was quick to react to the news. Both Québec Solidaire and the PQ expressed concerns about Lefebvre’s plans to keep his seat in Arthabaska.

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