Bloc Québécois has a new leader

Former MP Daniel Paillé has been chosen as the Bloc Québécois’ new leader on Sunday.

The Bloc Québecois had a poor showing in last May’s election, going down to four seats from 47 seats in Parliament.

Current MPs Maria Mourani and Jean-Francois Fortin were also seeking to replace Gilles Duceppe as party leader.

More than a quarter of the Bloc’s members did not renew their membership this year. 

As a result, they won’t be able to vote for the new leader.

Paillé says the party is one that fights and that it will move ahead.