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Pierre Karl Peladeau Stepping Down As PQ Leader

The Canadian Press, 02 May, 2016 11:29 AM
  • Pierre Karl Peladeau Stepping Down As PQ Leader
MONTREAL — Pierre Karl Peladeau is stepping down as leader of the Parti Quebecois after less than a year in charge.
 
The 54-year-old Peladeau made the shock announcement at a news conference in Montreal this afternoon.
 
Peladeau says he is choosing his family over politics. 
 
He was elected last May with 57.6 per cent of the vote in the race to succeed Pauline Marois.

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