Montreal Election Candidate Faces Backlash Over Offensive Facebook Posts
Montreal,QC – A candidate vying for a city councillor seat in Montreal’s upcoming municipal election is facing intense scrutiny following the surfacing of numerous discriminatory posts shared on his Facebook account. gabriel Houle, running for Action montréal in the Jeanne-Mance district of le Plateau-Mont-Royal, is accused of posting content insulting to various racial groups, women, and even making disparaging remarks about George Floyd.
The controversy erupted as screenshots of Houle’s posts circulated online, prompting immediate action from his party. Action Montréal has as removed Houle’s candidate profile from its website. The incident underscores the growing importance of vetting candidates’ online presence and the potential for social media to impact electoral campaigns. As Montreal prepares to head to the polls, voters are now grappling with thes revelations and considering their implications for representation and inclusivity within the city council.
According to reports, the posts contained derogatory language and targeted multiple groups. One embedded Facebook post shows a message shared on Houle’s account. Additionally, Houle’s account allegedly included insulting comments directed at fellow election candidates and Montreal voters.
CityNews has reached out to both Houle and Action Montréal for comment, but neither has responded as of publication.
Prior to the removal of his profile, Houle described himself on facebook as an artist advocating for politicians to prioritize the needs of the people.
