Boisclair had decided not to run in a by-election for the district of Sainte-Marie–Saint-Jacques (in Montreal), the district where he lives and that is well known for its large gay population. Accusing Boisclair of being a coward, Picotte jokingly said that the riding would fit Boisclair, who is openly gay, like a glove (comme un gant). Many journalists criticized Picotte, saying his comment sounded homophobic.
Boisclair decided not to run in a by-election for Sainte-Marie–Saint-Jacques district (in Montreal), where he lives and which has an extensive gay community. Picotte, using humor, commented that the riding would be a perfect match for Boisclair's openness about his sexuality, leading to criticism from journalists.