Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is “out of danger” after collapsing during a press conference on homelessness Tuesday.
The mayor was answering questions from reporters but there was a sudden long pause before she kneeled to the ground. Plante was conscious when she was tended to by staff.
Journalists on site were asked to stop recording and the news conference was cancelled.
Plante got up with the help of staff and left the premises.
A spokesperson for the mayor confirmed to Global News the mayor was out of danger and will receive all the required medical support. It is not known if she was taken to hospital.
A similar message thanking people for their support was posted on Plante’s social media platform.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among those who replied and sent the mayor wishes for a quick recovery.
Among other well wishers on X, formerly Twitter, was Quebec Premier François Legault who expressed his relief the mayor was feeling better.
Aref Salem, leader of the official opposition at Montreal City Hall, said his thoughts were with the mayor following her medical issue and that he wished her a speedy recovery.
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