Pierre Karl Pladeau to run for PQ leadership, sources say

Pierre Karl Pladeau will put his name in the race to become the next leader of the Parti Qubcois, according to sources who spoke to Radio-Canada.

He is expected to makethe announcement in his riding of St. Jrme in the coming weeks possibly on Nov. 23.

Thats the scenario thats the most likely," said one source. "There is a window and the machine is ready -- its just waiting for the signal from Mr. Pladeau.

A second source told Radio-Canada that the announcement could be postponed by one week, but expects itll come by the end of November.

One things for sure, it would be good that Pladeaus nomination generates discussion during the holidays," the source said.

Radio-Canada says former PQpremier Bernard Landry offered to be present when Pladeau officially announces his bid to run for the leadership.

Pladeau would be the sixth candidate in the race, after Martine Ouellet, Bernard Drainville, Pierre Cr, Jean-Franois Lise et Alexandre Cloutier.