You have to understand the political climate in Montreal/Quebec right now ...
Applebaum is the first ANGLO mayor in over 100 years, and the only Jewish mayor ever ...
Pauline Marois - the Premier of Quebec has had Applebaum in her cross-hairs since he was sworn in last September. I would not at all be surprised that their is much more going on here than meet they eyes, and I honestly hope that Applebaum can grow a pair and stand up to Marois, rather than step down.
Press conference is scheduled for 20 minutes from now .... we shall see.