The governing Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) disclosed on Monday its roster of five candidates slated to run in the upcoming provincial election across the Greater Montreal region. The slate comprises three candidates on the Island of Montreal and two in the neighboring city of Laval, bringing the total to five hopefuls representing the party in the area.
The announcement comes as the CAQ, currently in power across Quebec, continues to build its campaign infrastructure ahead of the election scheduled for later this year. By naming its representatives for both Montreal Island and Laval, the party signals a coordinated effort to maintain its presence in the province's most populous urban corridor.
On the Island of Montreal, three individuals were presented as the party's choice to contest the forthcoming vote. While the specific ridings were not detailed in the release, the selection aligns with the CAQ's broader strategy of fielding candidates in key electoral districts throughout the island. In Laval, the party named two candidates, aiming to capture the city's significant voter base and to reinforce its standing in the suburban municipalities surrounding Montreal.
The CAQ's candidate rollout follows a series of similar announcements in other regions of Quebec, as the party seeks to solidify its slate before the official campaign period begins. Party officials indicated that the chosen candidates reflect a mix of experience and community involvement, although no further biographical information was provided at the time of the announcement. Voters in the Greater Montreal area will now have a clear set of CAQ options as they prepare to head to the polls later this year.
The unveiling of the five candidates adds to the growing list of party nominees across the province, setting the stage for a competitive election in which the governing CAQ will aim to retain its legislative majority.