Liberal leadership: Frederic Beauchemin officially becomes fourth candidate [Video]

Liberal MNA Frédéric Beauchemin made his candidacy for the Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) leadership official on Friday.

He stressed that he will be the candidate for sound management of public finances and regional economic development. Former finance minister Carlos Leitão has recommended that if he wins the race, he should not delay in getting Quebec’s budget back on track.

“The role of government is not to choose who will win. The government’s role is to ensure that an ecosystem is created so that everyone has the chance to win,” said Beauchemin, who wants to succeed Dominique Anglade.

“The PLQ must propose an economic development alternative that supports the private sector and reduces bureaucracy and regulation,” he added.

He made his announcement on Friday in Trois-Rivières, surrounded by dozens of Liberal supporters. Beauchemin is supported by his caucus colleague, the MNA for Chomedey, Sona Lakhoyan Olivier.

Former Liberal ministers Leitão, Kathleen …