Former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre’s bid to become the next leader of the Liberal Party of Quebec was in jeopardy Friday after the party announced it wouldn’t accept his candidacy.
The party said in a brief statement on the social media platform X that its electoral committee has ruled Coderre’s candidacy inadmissible, putting an end to a few weeks of intrigue over the longtime politician’s status in the race.
The Liberals said Coderre has the right to appeal within five days of the committee’s decision. They did not provide reasons for the decision and said they would not make any further comment.
In a statement on Facebook, Coderre acknowledged the decision, which he said was “slow to be rendered.” Coderre added that he wouldn’t comment on Friday but would do so at the appropriate time.
Coderre first announced he would be seeking the leadership last June, but his candidacy has been in limbo for some …