Denis Coderre: Quebec

Quebec Liberal MP Denis Coderre Dept: But the veteran Quebec Liberal MP is not ready to answer all questions about his future political ambitions. Veteran Quebec Liberal MP Denis Coderre announced Wednesday he is taking a pass on the federal Liberal leadership. Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press, according to CBC. The mayoral opportunity in his hometown beckons as Montreal Mayor Gerald Tremblay faces illegal campaign financing allegations . Testimony at the Charbonneau commission into corruption in Quebec's construction industry has weakened the incumbent mayor's reputation, opening the door for new faces for the fall 2013 mayoralty race and after weeks of speculation, Denis Coderre says he has decided against running for the leadership of the federal Liberal Party. Asked whether he would run to be Montreal's mayor in municipal elections next fall, Coderre told reporters on Parliament Hill Wednesday he is staying put as the MP for Bourassa "at this point." (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.