She stated that she wanted to focus on services to citizens and the management of public finances and a new conservation plan.
Laplante campaigned on being a 'defender of the environment', and wanted to protect agricultural land in the city from urban sprawl.
The first defection cam in July 2022 when François Roy left he party citing a difference in vision in the city's development.
[13] Later in the month, Mélanie Dufresne left the party after criticizing the mayor and her team for not consulting elected officials on decisions.
First, Jérémie Meunier left, citing a lack of leadership and vision with the Bouchard administration as well as policy disagreements.
[15] A few days later, Claire Charbonneau left the party citing similar reasons and a lack of economic development.