The Quebec Liberal caucus has 27 members. Arcand is the 11th to announce he won’t run in this fall’s election.
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May 08, 2022 • 23 minutes ago • 1 minute read • Join the conversation
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Pierre Arcand, the Quebec Liberal MNA for Mont-Royal-Outremont, is quitting politics, the party confirmed Sunday.
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First elected in 2007, Arcand is the eleventh person in the 27-member Liberal caucus to announce his departure.
The party will unveil a new candidate in the riding on Monday.
Former ministers Lise Thériault, Christine St-Pierre and Hélène David have also said they’re leaving.
A former radio journalist, station owner and president of Corus Québec, Arcand held several cabinet posts under former premiers Philippe Couillard and Jean Charest, including president of the Treasury Board and minister of the Environment, Energy and Natural Resources and International Relations.
He served as interim leader, between Couillard and current leader Dominique Anglade.
In 2009, Arcand spearheaded a Quebec-France agreement on the mutual recognition of professional qualifications. In 2011, he introduced Bill 89, increasing sanctions for environment violations.