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Libman: Rodriguez's departure paves way for coronation of Quebec Liberal Party's second choice

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03.01.2026

Two weeks ago, a National Post headline read: Liberal scandals a gift to the PQ. That was the day after Pablo Rodriguez announced he was stepping down as Liberal leader, following weeks of allegations about supposed irregularities with the leadership campaign he won six months ago.

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I suspect, however, that this turn of events could end up instead as “a Christmas gift to the Liberals” — and federalists — 10 months before the Quebec election.

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