Municipal politics, a brutal business

One in ten municipal politicians in Quebec elected in 2021 has resigned before the end of their term, or – like the mayors of Sherbrooke and Trois‑Rivières – has taken a mental health break from their role. Among other things, it’s suggested it’s simply partly because city politics is the most accessible to ordinary people, so municipal politicians receive the most abuse. This follows the sudden resignation of the mayor of Gatineau on Thursday.