# Liberals recruit CAQ MNA for Quebec byelection

> Mark Carney's Liberals recruit Chantal Soucy to run in Quebec byelection after Bloc MP resigns.
- Title: Liberals recruit CAQ MNA for Quebec byelection · Nationalpost
- Summary: Mark Carney's Liberals recruit Chantal Soucy to run in Quebec byelection after Bloc MP resigns. Chantal Soucy, former CAQ MNA for Saint-Hyacinthe, will run…
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- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/news/mark-carneys-liberals-recruit-former-caq-mna-to-run-in-upcoming-quebec-byelection
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## Liberals target Quebec riding
Mark Carney's Liberals aim to flip Quebec riding with former CAQ MNA Chantal Soucy.
## Soucy enters federal race
Chantal Soucy will run federally in Saint-Hyacinthe, Bagot, Acton after Bloc MP Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay resigned.
## Riding vacancy timeline
Saint-Hyacinthe riding has been vacant since June but Carney's government delayed byelection until now.
## Soucy's political history
Soucy served as Saint-Hyacinthe MNA for 12 years before announcing she would not run under CAQ in 2026.
## Soucy's motivation
Soucy says she wants to influence national decisions amid Trump tariffs and work with Mark Carney.

> In the current economic climate, I don’t just want our region to be heard in Ottawa. I want us to have real influence where decisions are made. I am ready to put my determination to work for our region alongside Mark Carney
## Key takeaway

Chantal Soucy, former CAQ MNA for Saint-Hyacinthe, will run as Liberal candidate in Quebec byelection after Bloc MP Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay resigned.