Marie-Eve Proulx finally withdrew her candidacy

Immersed in a maelstrom of harassment allegations since the court complaint resurfaced, the CAQ MP for Côte-du-Sud, Marie-Eve Proulx, finally withdrew her candidacy for the October 3 election. , reproached those who dared to condemn his conduct.

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During a press briefing in Montmagny, Marie-Eve Proulx explained that she prefers not to become a distraction for her political party.

“I have taken a decision not to be a candidate in the next election,” she confirmed.

She stopped crying saying, “False accusations against me have been heavy for three years.”

As of Sunday, Marie-Eve Proulx was still campaigning in her own words. But seeing that her opponents would rehash the “same old stories” she was willing to give up her position.

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Even six days before the official start of the election campaign, potential successors are already running at the doors of the CAQ, one of our sources said on Monday.

unsatisfied

Many opponents have demanded that her candidature be withdrawn, especially after our Bureau of Investigation revealed that two weeks ago, a fresh complaint of psychological harassment against her was pending with the Administrative Labor Tribunal (TAT).

Invited to respond But Prime Minister Francois Legault has publicly reiterated that his MP, an early CAQ activist, still has “his faith”..

But internally, this reaction is fueling a lot of discontent, another source said.

The first complaint, involving another of its former employees, led to an out-of-court settlement at taxpayer expense a few months ago.

The same two files are subject to investigation by the National Assembly, but Mr.^me Proulx slapped copies of the reports in front of the reporters.

“I have no doubt, this is defamation, this is the settlement of accounts”, M.^me Proulx.

25 starts in a term

According to our information, the number of departures from 14 initially is now at least 25.

“She had to go. She couldn’t stay,” believes Jeannine, a native voter of Côte-du-Sud.

“When you have 25 people around you and they leave … there are definitely reasons, Gilles commented. If they had all gone wrong, she would still be a minister. »

– In collaboration with Louis Deschenes

A stormy ride

February 2020

News magazine MP and Minister Marie-Eve Proulx reported 14 departures in entourage. Insults, harassment, intimidation, toxic atmosphere: Prime Minister’s office should intervene and offer him the services of a coach.

August 2020

The minister lodged a formal complaint with the Administrative Labor Tribunal (TAT) from her former district director for alleged psychological harassment. The case will be resolved amicably.

May 2021

She will lose her responsibilities as Minister of Limo and Regional Economic Development, Minister responsible for Chaudière-Appalaches and Bas-Saint-Laurent.

August 2021

Another complaint regarding psychological harassment was received by the TAT for incidents in July.

July 2022

Several of Côte-du-Sud’s mayors have condemned the tense atmosphere with his constituency office.