Translating the printemps érable

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No elections for Michelle Courchesne and Monique Gagnon-Tremblay (La Presse)

Denis Lessard & Philippe Teisceira-Lessard July 16, 2012

Original French Text: http://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/quebec-canada/politique-quebecoise/201207/16/01-4543879-pas-delections-pour-michelle-courchesne-et-monique-gagnon-tremblay.php

Two figure heads of the Charest government have confirmed to the Liberal Party that they will not be taking part in the next election, which also confirmed the rumours that had been going around parliamentary hill.

Michelle Courchesne and the premier’s political matron, Monique Gagnon-Tremblay, will not be aspiring to win the vote, affirmed reliable sources of La Presse.

The two women had publicly maintained silence about their will to represent themselves until now. Ms Gagnon-Tremblay affirmed that she would be making her decision this summer. Michelle Courchesne announced her decision to her caucus colleagues just now.