Marwah Rizqy Appointed as Leader of Quebec Liberal Parliamentary Group Amid Election Preparations
Pablo Rodriguez appoints Marwah Rizqy as leader of the Quebec Liberal parliamentary group as the party prepares for upcoming elections.
Key Points
- • Marwah Rizqy appointed as leader of the Liberal parliamentary group by Pablo Rodriguez.
- • Rizqy vows to actively challenge the CAQ on pressing issues but will not run in the upcoming elections.
- • The PLQ faces a challenging by-election with only 9% support according to a recent poll.
- • Rodriguez is focused on revitalizing the party's image ahead of the 2026 elections.
In a significant move to strengthen the Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) ahead of the 2026 elections, Pablo Rodriguez has appointed Marwah Rizqy as the new leader of the Liberal parliamentary group. Rodriguez aims to revitalize the party as a credible challenger to the ruling Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) led by Premier François Legault. During the announcement, Rodriguez expressed his confidence in Rizqy by stating, "I know she will shake the cage!" emphasizing his commitment to engaging actively in parliamentary sessions and constituent outreach.
Rizqy, representing Saint-Laurent, is recognized for her assertive political style and has committed to consistently challenging the government on key issues, asserting that "there will be no shortage of topics to discuss". However, in a surprising turn, she confirmed she will not run in the upcoming elections, prioritizing family time instead.
These leadership changes come as the PLQ faces daunting challenges, particularly with an impending by-election in Arthabaska, where a recent Segma poll shows the party holding just 9% support. This places them behind both the Parti Québécois and Conservative candidates. Rodriguez views this by-election as crucial and is determined to present a strong candidate to enhance the party’s prospects, marking a period of strategic reassessment for the PLQ under Rizqy’s new leadership.