Antoine Dionne Charest was formally nominated on Wednesday night, June 17, 2026, as the Quebec Liberal Party’s candidate for the Verdun riding in Montreal. The ceremony took place in Verdun and marked the party’s selection of the former premier Jean Charest’s son to contest the constituency.
The nomination event was attended by party officials, including Charles Milliard, and members of Dionne Charest’s family. His mother was present alongside him as the announcement was made. The gathering highlighted the Liberal Party’s decision to field a candidate with direct ties to a previous provincial leader.
Quebec Liberal Party representatives confirmed that the choice reflects a strategic move to strengthen the party’s presence in Verdun, a district that has been closely watched in recent elections. By selecting Antoine Dionne Charest, the party emphasizes continuity with the Charest political legacy while seeking to appeal to voters in the Montreal borough.
Jean Charest, who served as Quebec’s premier from 2014 to 2018, is the father of the newly nominated candidate. His tenure and subsequent influence within the provincial Liberal network remain a point of reference for party members and supporters. The nomination does not introduce any new policy positions but signals the party’s intention to maintain a recognizable brand in the Verdun area.
The event concluded with standard procedural remarks and the formal acceptance of the candidacy by Antoine Dionne Charest. The upcoming provincial election will see him campaign against opponents from other parties, aiming to secure the seat for the Liberals.
No additional details about campaign platforms or voter outreach strategies were disclosed at the nomination meeting. The Quebec Liberal Party will continue to organize activities in Verdun as the election calendar progresses.