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took place on April 17, 2021 to elect a leader to replace Adrien D. Pouliot, who tendered his resignation on October 16, 2020 to focus on his business ventures. The election was won by radio host and columnist

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Background

Adrien Pouliot announced on

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that he would be resigning as party leader on October 16, 2020, to pursue further business ventures. Pouliot remained party leader until the new leader was chosen.

Timeline

2020

*October 16 – Adrien Pouliot announces his pending resignation as Leader of the Conservative Party of Quebec. *October 20 – The Leadership Contest Organization Committee (LEOC) is announced. *October 27 – The official rules of the election are released. *November 11 – Daniel Brisson declares his candidacy. *November 22 –

declares his candidacy. *December 16 – First deadline to raise $1,500 as part of the entry fee. *December 17 – Last day to register as a candidate.

2021

*February 17 – Second and final deadline to raise $5,000 as part of the entry fee. *March 2 – The first debate between Éric Duhaime and Daniel Brisson is held. *March 15 – Last day to become an eligible party member. *March 16 – Voting opens electronically and by mail. *March 31 – The second debate between Éric Duhaime and Daniel Brisson is held. *April 17 – **Voting closes. **The results are announced.

Debates

Candidates

Daniel Brisson

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Results

Notes

References

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