In the Arthabaska-L'Érable region, who assumes the most daring ventures?

In the Arthabaska-L'Érable region, who assumes the most daring ventures?

In the upcoming by-election in Arthabaska-L'Érable, it is the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) that has the most to lose. This riding, a stronghold for the CAQ and its predecessor parties since 2012, has been a historically safe seat for the party, often securing more than 40-50% of the vote. However, the by-election results shattered this dominance, signalling serious voter dissatisfaction [2][3][5].

The CAQ's collapse and finishing behind not only the Parti Québécois (PQ) but also the Conservatives and Liberals sent a strong message that voters are unhappy with the CAQ government’s performance and Premier Legault’s leadership [2][3]. This defeat has raised concerns about the CAQ's prospects ahead of the upcoming provincial elections.

The PQ, a sovereigntist party that had been out of this riding since 1998, won decisively with over 46% of the vote. This highlights a surge for the PQ and marks them as the main alternative to the CAQ government [1][5]. The CAQ's defeat strengthens the PQ’s position, potentially making it a formidable opponent in future elections.

Eric Duhaime, leader of the Quebec Conservative Party (PCQ), is a candidate in the by-election. Duhaime has distanced himself from the pandemic theme and adopted a discourse focused on the cost of living. His opponent, from the PQ, has been less available due to her job in the healthcare network, raising concerns about the left-wing party's ability to meet the 5% threshold in the by-election [4].

The Liberal Party of Quebec (PLQ) is attempting to reconnect with the French-speaking electorate, with the election of Pablo Rodriguez as their new leader. The Liberals are already thinking about the general elections, scheduled for next year, and are asking voters about their plans for 2026. A Liberal militant told a Liberal candidate that they had taken down their PQ poster because they were considering supporting the PLQ [6].

A defeat in Arthabaska-L'Érable could be a "serious signal" for the CAQ, potentially confirming that its right flank is being depleted. If this scenario were to repeat, the "Pablo effect" could serve the Conservatives, potentially allowing Duhaime to win due to a division of the progressive vote between the PQ and the PLQ [7].

Frédéric Boily, a University of Alberta professor, believes that Duhaime has the most to lose in this by-election. Eric Montigny, a political science professor at Laval University, highlights the risks Duhaime took by trying his luck in the by-election [8]. The Prime Minister will speak to militants gathered in Victoriaville on Monday, and he has scheduled a Council of Ministers and convened all his elected officials in caucus mid-week [9]. The by-election in the Arthabaska-L'Érable riding is scheduled for Monday.

References:

1. Montreal Gazette
2. CBC News
3. La Presse
4. Radio-Canada
5. Le Devoir
6. La Presse
7. Le Journal de Montréal
8. La Presse
9. Radio-Canada
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