(6.4.2017) Mr. Lescure plans to run for political office in his native France, according to a news release from Caisse, which manages C$270.7 billion ($203.2 billion) in Quebec provincial and other public pension assets.

“I have decided to enter public and political life because I want to play a quite active role at a crucial time for France and for Europe,” Mr. Lescure said in the news release.

He will not detail his specific political plans while he remains at Caisse “since la Caisse is apolitical and non-partisan,” Mr. Lescure said.