Conservatives Lack Candidate in Quebec City Riding Amid Paperwork Issues

The Conservative Party will not field a candidate in the Québec-Centre riding for the upcoming federal election after Elections Canada rejected Chanie Thériault's nomination papers due to compliance issues. This decision leaves the riding, historically held by the Liberal Party since 2015 and represented by Jean-Yves Duclos, without a Conservative option, further solidifying the Liberals' stronghold in the area. Thériault's candidacy was announced on April 3, but the nomination deadline passed on April 7, leaving no time for a replacement. The absence of a Conservative candidate means the ballot will also lack a Green Party representative, as their candidate failed to secure enough valid signatures. This situation highlights ongoing challenges for the Conservative Party in Québec, where they have not elected an MP in over 30 years. The riding will now feature candidates from the Liberal, Bloc Québécois, People’s Party of Canada, and NDP, along with an Independent.