Parti Québécois drops Vincent Marissal as candidate in Taschereau
Posted August 26, 2026 2:38 pm.
Last Updated August 26, 2026 3:00 pm.
Former Québec solidaire MNA Vincent Marissal’s time as a Parti Québécois (PQ) candidate lasted only two days.
On Wednesday, PQ Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon announced on social media that he was removing Marissal from the Taschereau riding due to alleged ethical misconduct.
“It came to my attention today that Vincent Marissal allegedly lent his apartment, for which he received an allowance from the National Assembly, in exchange for free accommodation elsewhere in the world, through an online home exchange platform. While there is no monetary gain per se, it is still an advantage with market value,” St-Pierre Plamondon wrote.
“In all likelihood, this situation does not stand up to scrutiny under our code of ethics as elected officials, which strictly forbids us from deriving any profit or advantage from the National Assembly’s allowances.
“Under these circumstances, even though I have a great deal of respect for Vincent Marissal, I must apply the principles that guide the Parti Québécois, without ever making an exception. I therefore regretfully announce that Vincent Marissal and I have agreed that he is withdrawing his candidacy in Taschereau. We will announce our candidacy in Taschereau tomorrow.”
Jacques Parizeau disait « que le dernier entré laisse la porte ouverte SVP ». J’ai toujours adhéré à cette doctrine et je défendrai toujours l’idée que des gens dont le bagage diffère du candidat typique du PQ, ou encore des gens dont la pensée a évolué au cours des dernières…
— Paul St-Pierre Plamondon (@PaulPlamondon) August 26, 2026
Marissal made a notable entry into the pre-election campaign on Monday. A former Québec solidaire MNA, he had previously flirted with the Liberal Party of Canada. In an interview with La Presse last March, he stated that “defections are not something that go down very well.”
Marissal had replaced candidate Jeanne Robin at the last minute in Taschereau, who had withdrawn for personal reasons.
