QUEBEC — The Quebec government whip has quit the Coalition Avenir Quebec and will join the federal Conservatives, leaving the province’s ruling party wondering whether its current slump in the polls will lead to more departures.

Eric Lefebvre announced on Tuesday he would sit as an Independent in the Quebec legislature before he runs with the Conservatives under leader Pierre Poilievre in the next federal election, which has to be held by October 2025.

As the ruling CAQ slumps in the polls, the province's finance minister is also considering a jump to Pierre Poilievre's Conservative party{ai:summary}<p>Quebec government whip defects to federal Conservatives, casting doubt on ruling party's future. Lefebvre joins Poilievre for upcoming election. #politics</p>

Quebec government whip quits CAQ to run for federal Conservatives in next election

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