Stéphane Bédard

Stéphane Bédard, born on March eleventh, nineteen sixty-eight, is a prominent Canadian lawyer and politician known for his significant contributions to Quebec's political landscape. He served as the Member of the National Assembly for the Chicoutimi riding, where he represented the interests of his constituents with dedication and passion.

In April two thousand fourteen, following the defeat of the Parti Québécois (PQ) in the general election, Bédard was appointed as the interim leader of the party. His leadership began during a tumultuous time, as he took over from Pauline Marois, who resigned after the election. Bédard officially became the Leader of the Opposition when the legislature reconvened on April twenty-third, two thousand fourteen.

His role as acting leader of the Parti Québécois commenced on June seventh, two thousand fourteen, when Marois' resignation was formalized at the party's Council of Presidents. Bédard held this pivotal position until Pierre Karl Péladeau was elected as the new party leader on May fifteenth, two thousand fifteen.

After a year of leadership, Stéphane Bédard made the decision to resign from both the legislature and the Parti Québécois on October twenty-second, two thousand fifteen, marking the end of a significant chapter in his political career.