The appointment of a political commentator known for expressing controversial views to a key position in the office of a Parti Québécois minister is raising eyebrows in Quebec City.
Jacinthe-Eve Arel was recently appointed chief of staff for the minister of government efficiency and reduction of state regulations, Sébastien D’Astous.
Arel failed in her election bid in the 2018 provincial election when she ran as a candidate for the Coalition Avenir Québec. She later worked in Simon Jolin-Barrette’s office when he was minister of immigration. In 2022, she ran as a Conservative candidate but was defeated again. She then became a political commentator, known for posting her controversial views on social media platforms.