Former Business Lobby Head Blackburn Confirms He Is Seeking Quebec Liberal Leadership

Former Business Lobby Head Blackburn Confirms He Is Seeking Quebec Liberal Leadership
Karl Blackburn, president and chief executive officer of the Conseil du patronat du Quebec (CPQ), speaks during a press conference in Montreal on June 29, 2023. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi
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A former politician and head of an influential business lobby group is joining the race to be the next leader of the Quebec Liberals.

Karl Blackburn published an open letter this morning that says Quebec needs a new, inclusive style of leadership, and he will formally launch his campaign during a press conference in Quebec City this afternoon.