Couillard quits politics, makes impassioned pitch for minority rights

QUEBEC — Premier Philippe Couillard made a strong and emotional plea for minority rights Thursday as he announced he was quitting politics.
Three days after the Liberal’s stunning electoral defeat, Couillard confirmed he is stepping down as premier, the leader of his party and as the MNA for the riding of Roberval, where he was re-elected Monday.
Couillard fought back tears in his resignation speech when he spoke about the future. His wife, Suzanne Pilote, put her arm around him when