After the outpouring of reactions provoked by the release of photos of the transport secretary without a seat belt, it is now her loved ones’ turn to make the headlines.

For several months, a somewhat eccentric rumor circulated linking the beautiful minister to the ubiquitous host, Jean-Philippe Wauthier. Even the prime minister allowed himself a nod to the sulphurous, imaginary idyll on Radio Canada.

Mathieu, Geneviève and Jean-Philippe

The vaudeville of a minister’s loved ones is usually reserved for the French media craving “stardom” (peopolization in France) political figures.

The use of social networks by our politicians is no stranger to this phenomenon, nor is the renewal of the National Assembly.

When our elected officials spend more time talking about loved ones than their portfolio as ministers, it’s time to hit the brakes.

Last week, the Wauthier-Guilbault-Lacombe squad tried by all means to clarify the facts. No, Jean-Philippe has no relationship with Geneviève (as Paul Arcand’s gentleman claims) and yes, Madame is in a relationship with Mathieu Lacombe and the lovebirds love football (see the photo shared on Madam’s fateful Instagram account) . ).

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If there’s only one reason to comment on this gossip, it’s that all of our protagonists are paid by your taxes, including mine, mind you.

Doesn’t it shock anyone that we spend so much time discussing matters of the heart when we should be talking about culture, transport, road investment or heritage?

Even greater must be the irritation for Geneviève Guilbault, an ambitious politician who must be furious at being reduced to her love affairs, while at the same time holding demanding and prestigious positions without making too many mistakes.

Many politicians have multiplied the conquests on the hill without saying a word. Can we get down to business once and for all?