Lambropoulos’ comments could be used against Grits in next election, say Liberal insiders, pollsters, and MPs

Quebecers are more upset with Liberal MP Emmanuella Lambropoulos’ comments about decline of French in Quebec than they were with the WE Charity scandal, says one Quebec Liberal insider.

Liberal MP Emmanuella Lambropoulos, centre, pictured with Justice Minister David Lametti, right, and Francesco Sorbara, left, on June 15, 2018, on the Hill. Ms. Lambropoulos landed in hot water two weeks ago when she questioned the decline of French in Quebec.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY ABBAS RANA

November 30, 2020

Quebec Liberal MP Emmanuella Lambropoulos’ recent remarks questioning the decline of the French language in Quebec could be used as political ammunition against the federal Liberals in the next election, say Liberal insiders, MPs, veteran political organizers, former senior ministerial staffers, a...

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