Haitian-born Frantz Benjamin to run for Liberals in Viau

A Haitian-born poet — who plans to keep his distance from controversies — will be a Quebec Liberal Party candidate in the Oct. 1 election.
Frantz Benjamin, municipal councillor in Montreal’s St-Michel district since 2009, will be registered in the multicultural district of Viau, a Liberal fortress, on Thursday. He will try to succeed outgoing MNA David Heurtel.
Benjamin describes himself as moderate, prudent, and looking for dialogue, consensus and “living together.&rdquo