Quebec Liberal leader Pablo Rodriguez demands external investigation into cash-for-votes report
November 19, 2025
Pablo Rodriguez is facing his biggest crisis since becoming leader of the Quebec Liberals in June, after a news report on Wednesday alleged some party members were paid to vote for him in the leadership campaign.
Visibly shaken and combative, Rodriguez repeatedly told reporters he has nothing to hide and that he asked the president of the Liberals to investigate the allegations. He also said anyone found to have committed wrongdoing would face “extremely serious” consequences.
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OTTAWA
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