Vivian Barbot (interim) Daniel Paillé The 2011 Bloc Québécois leadership election was held on December 11, 2011, to replace Gilles Duceppe, who resigned on May 2 after the party lost 43 of its 47 seats, including his own seat, in the 2011 federal election.

It was won by Daniel Paillé.

[1] Voter turnout for the leadership election was 38%.

[2] MP for Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia (2011–present) Former mayor of Sainte-Flavie, Quebec Only newly elected BQ MP in the current caucus MP for Ahuntsic (2006–present) Only BQ MP remaining from the Montreal area[19] Former MP for Hochelaga (2009–2011) Former MNA for Prévost (1994–1996) Former Quebec Minister of Industry (1994–1996)[17]