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Former Bloc MP Alain Therrien running for PQ in CAQ Premier Frechette’s current provincial riding

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Former Bloc Québécois MP Alain Therrien, left, is the Parti Québécois’ new candidate in the provincial riding of Sanguinet, currently held by new CAQ Leader and Premier Christine Fréchette.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and screenshot courtesy of YouTube

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BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY

May 13, 2026

Former Bloc Québécois MP Alain Therrien has been nominated as the Parti Québécois’ candidate in Coalition Avenir Québec Premier Christine Fréchette’s riding.

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