News items about impending elections

Denis Coderre has applied to compete for leadership of the Quebec Liberal party, and also threatens to sue Revenu Québec for revealing details of his tax woes.

It’s a long haul for the candidates. The new PLQ leader will only be announced on June 14. Three others have declared an interest so far.

Westmount mayor Christina Smith joins the growing list of Quebec mayors declining to seek re‑election this fall.