New Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez Says He'll Run for Seat in 2026 Election

New Quebec Liberal Party Leader Pablo Rodriguez (C) reacts on stage alongside former Quebec premiers Philippe Couillard (L), and Jean Charest (R), at the Quebec Liberal Party leadership conference in Quebec City, on June 14, 2025. The Canadian Press/Joel Ryan

The newly elected leader of the Quebec Liberals says he'll wait until the 2026 provincial election to run for a seat in the national assembly.

Pablo Rodriguez says he doesn’t intend to run in a byelection just to enter the legislature as quickly as possible.