The Real Rock of the Quebec Liberal Party Calls it a Career

We all suspected this to be the case a few months ago, but it was finally confirmed today that Lucienne Robillard will not run again in the next federal election. A mainstay on the Quebec political scene since the late 80s, Mme. Robillard has been a force behind the scenes in the Bourassa, Chretien, and Martin governments. Her experience and wisdom taught us many things. Her unshakable calmness gave us comfort, even when times were dire. Most of all, her sense of humor (oh, she had one) always left us smiling.

First Liza and now Lucienne, Quebec Liberals have lost two major forces in the party, and given that most of the other Cabinet members from Quebec are also gone, many of us are left wondering who will step in to fill the void. (Are Robillard and Frulla really letting the way for…Justin Trudeau?...shudder)

But none of that…

Today is a day for celebration of a great political career.

Merci beaucoup Lucienne, si vos successeurs sont aussi sage comme vous, je me considérai chanceux.