Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante experienced a sudden illness during a press conference on December 5, but is now out of danger. Video footage from CTV News captured the moment when Ms. Plante abruptly stopped answering a question and stated she didn’t feel well before slowly sinking to the ground. Her staff immediately called for medical attention and Ms. Plante was seen seated on the ground while being assisted by her team.
An update on Ms. Plante’s X account revealed that the mayor had experienced a “malaise” but is now out of danger and receiving the necessary medical care. In response, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and many others wished her a speedy recovery. The incident was captured by various news outlets and shared widely, drawing concern from the community and well-wishes for her recovery.