Parties & Leaders
Get the inside scoop on the political parties and the people who would run this province, as we bring you profiles of the party leaders and their chances this election. 
Quebec Liberal PartyParty Leader: Jean CharestWhen Jean Charest led the Liberals to a decisive election victory in 2003, he said he wanted to reinvent la belle province. Quebecers gave the Liberals a "mandate for change, and a mandate for renewal," and Charest promised to "live up to it." more » 
Parti QuébécoisParty Leader: André BoisclairWhen André Boisclair was crowned the new leader of the Parti Québécois in 2005, he was celebrated as the voice for a new generation of sovereigntists. more » 
Action Démocratique du QuébecParty Leader: Mario DumontAction Démocratique du Québec Leader Mario Dumont has one thing in common with rivals Jean Charest and André Boisclair – he entered politics in his 20s and has made his career in public office. more » 
Québec SolidaireSpokespeople: Françoise David and Amir KhadirQuébec Solidaire was created in February 2006 after the left-wing political movements Union des Forces Progressistes and Option Citoyenne merged to form a new party. more » 
Green Party of QuebecParty Leader: Scott McKayThe Green Party of Quebec is headed by Scott McKay, an environmentalist and water specialist based in Montreal. more »
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Riding Profiles
More Quebec Votes Headlines »
- Que. Liberals take minority win with grain of salt
- Quebec Premier Jean Charest said he'll build bridges with the Parti Québécois and the Action Démocratique du Québec to ensure a stable minority government.
- Dumont will work with Quebec Premier Charest
- Quebec's new Opposition Leader Mario Dumont said he wants stability at the national assembly and pledged to work with the Liberal minority government on a case-by-case basis.
- Boisclair remains at helm after PQ finishes 3rd
- André Boisclair is staying on as leader of the Parti Québécois and vowed to help rebuild the fractured party after it suffered major losses in Monday's provincial election.
