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Author: Christina Spencer, Ottawa Citizen
Publication Date: March 10, 2025 - 04:30
Pellerin: Ex-Gatineau mayor takes on the toxicity of our politics
March 10, 2025
France Bélisle was the first woman elected mayor of Gatineau, in 2021. She resigned abruptly just a little over a year ago, on Feb. 22, 2024. She cited toxicity in politics as one of the main factors for her sudden departure. Then we learned that nearly 800 municipal politicians in Quebec had also resigned since the 2021 elections. Now Bélisle has a brand new book about her experience, and I find it fascinating for the larger political moment we’re in. Read More
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