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Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante offered her full support to François Legault and his newly elected Coalition Avenir Québec government Tuesday, while emphasizing she will continue to push forward on issues that are important to Montrealers.

“I spoke with the premier-elect last night and told him that he has our full collaboration on files that are close to the heart of this administration such as economic development, public transport, housing and climate change,” Plante said.

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And while most of the CAQ’s support came from outside Montreal, Plante said she was confident the city’s interests would remain a priority under the new government.

“The premier understands that the city of Montreal is important to Quebec,” she said, “and I see us working together to ensure the continued prosperity of Quebec.”

The CAQ won two seats on the island of Montreal, in the east-end Bourget and Pointe-aux-Trembles ridings.