The National Assembly resumed sitting Tuesday after a week-long break, with MNAs returning to the legislature for the first time since internal turmoil erupted within both the Quebec Liberal Party and Quebec Solidaire.

Liberal MNA André Fortin rose in question period for the first time as the official opposition leader, taking over from Marwah Rizqy, who remains suspended from caucus after triggering a crisis in the party.

“Context is not great, let’s be honest with each other, but the job remains the job,” Fortin said.

Rizqy has been at odds with Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez since she unilaterally fired her chief of staff, Geneviève Hinse, without explaining her decision. Hinse and Rodriguez have long been close associates.

“I think it’s hurting the party,” Rodriguez said, adding he

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