Former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre has announced that he is “turning the page” on his political life and becoming an ambassador for Résidences Soleil. He made the announcement on Tuesday on his Facebook page. “Not only do I fully subscribe to their vision, but I also share the values of generosity, solidarity and mutual aid promoted by this extraordinary family, as well as their constant concern for prioritizing the future of our seniors in our community,” he wrote. In an interview posted on social media, Coderre said, “At 60, I no longer need to be involved in partisan politics. I want to use my experience to make a difference for the benefit of seniors. Let’s be clear: the company is apolitical. It does not take political positions, and it is open to everyone.” It’s a big difference from last year when Coderre attempted to run for the leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ). His candidacy was rejected due to tax issues, with Coderre saying he was “disgusted” by the decision. A few months later, he took everyone by surprise by endorsing Conservative Leader Éric Duhaime as he runs in the by-election in Arthabaska. Coderre has a long track record in politics. He was elected mayor of Montreal in 2013, but lost his re-election in 2017 to Valérie Plante. He unsuccessfully ran against her again in 2021. Before that, he was a federal Liberal MP from 1997 to 2013 in Montreal’s Bourassa riding. Coderre held various ministerial positions under prime ministers Jean Chrétien and Paul Martin. This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on July 22, 2025.
