Philippe Couillard: Quebec LiberalsWednesday

Quebec Dept: MONTREAL - A prominent former Quebec health minister is the third person to enter the race to succeed Jean Charest as Quebec Liberal leader and he launched his campaign with high-profile support Wednesday, according to Winnipeg Free Press. The 55-year-old Couillard, who held the health portfolio between 2003 and 2008, made the announcement at a news conference in Montreal on Wednesday and philippe Couillard waves to supporters as he announces his candidacy for the leadership of the Quebec LiberalsWednesday, October 3, 2012 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson Philippe Couillard is considered by many to be the front-runner in a contest that so far also features ex-cabinet ministers Raymond Bachand and Pierre Moreau. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.