Conservatives lose Pontiac, Que., candidate after reporting on anti-abortion, 2SLGBTQ+ remarks
09-09-2026 20:16 via cbc.ca

Conservatives lose Pontiac, Que., candidate after reporting on anti-abortion, 2SLGBTQ+ remarks

The Conservative Party of Quebec's candidate in western Quebec's Pontiac riding has withdrawn his candidacy, the party leader announced Wednesday.
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