Quebec Premier François Legault Steps Down
Quebec Premier François Legault announced his resignation on January 14, 2026, citing voter desire for change. The CAQ founder leaves his party without an obvious successor ahead of the October election.
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How a Christmas Card Hinted at Legault's Resignation
Former NDP leader Tom Mulcair reveals how a single word in François Legault's 2025 Christmas card foreshadowed the Quebec premier's resignation. Discover the inside story and its political implications.
CAQ Faces Leadership Void After Legault Steps Down
Premier François Legault resigns after 14 years leading the CAQ, leaving the party he founded without an obvious successor ahead of a crucial provincial election. Political analysts assess the path forward.
Legault Steps Down as Quebec Premier in Election Year
Quebec Premier François Legault announces resignation as his CAQ party battles for last place in polls. Analysis of the political shockwave and what's next for Quebec.
Legault's Resignation Alters Quebec's Political Landscape
François Legault's resignation as CAQ leader and premier reshuffles the 2026 Quebec election dynamics. Analysis suggests PQ's Paul St-Pierre Plamondon may have the most to lose as the political terrain shifts.
Quebec Premier Francois Legault Announces Resignation
Quebec Premier Francois Legault steps down as his CAQ party faces a historic defeat in polls, with the separatist Parti Quebecois surging ahead. Read the full story on the political upheaval.
Quebec's 2026 Political Battles: Legault, CAQ, and Key Rulings
As 2026 unfolds, Quebec faces pivotal political questions: Will François Legault lead the CAQ into the fall election? Can new leaders revive the Liberals and PQ? Plus, crucial Supreme Court rulings on Bills 21, 96, and 40 loom. Explore the year's defining
CAQ MNA steps aside after drunk driving arrest
CAQ MNA François Tremblay withdraws from party caucus after arrest for impaired driving in Saguenay. Legal proceedings ongoing. Read the latest developments.
CAQ's François Tremblay leaves caucus after DUI arrest
Quebec MNA François Tremblay has left the CAQ caucus by mutual consent after an arrest for drunk driving. Get the latest details on this political development.
CAQ MNA Arrested for Impaired Driving
Coalition Avenir Québec MNA François Tremblay was arrested after a crash in Saguenay, with a blood-alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit. Read the latest on this political scandal.
CAQ MNA François Tremblay arrested for impaired driving
Quebec MNA François Tremblay was arrested for impaired driving on January 8, 2026. Get the latest details on the political fallout and legal implications.
Quebec Liberal Leader Suspects CAQ Preparing Leadership Race
Quebec Liberal leader suggests Premier Legault's CAQ is quietly preparing for a future leadership contest. Get the latest analysis on Quebec's political landscape.
Bonnardel 'extremely disappointed' after cabinet exclusion
François Bonnardel reacts to being left out of the next CAQ cabinet. Political analyst Victor Henriquez discusses the implications for Legault's government. Read the full analysis.
CAQ Under Pressure in Montreal, Legault Faces Scrutiny
Quebec Premier François Legault and the CAQ confront significant political challenges in Montreal as 2025 proves difficult. Explore the mounting pressure and key issues facing the provincial government.
Quebec's Political Leaders Face Pivotal Election Year
With less than a year until the next Quebec election, Premier François Legault's CAQ, the struggling Liberals, and the surging PQ face major decisions. Will a leadership change or policy shift alter the political landscape?
CAQ MNA Sylvain Lévesque won't run in 2026 election
Sylvain Lévesque, a CAQ MNA for the Quebec City region, announces he will not seek re-election in 2026. This adds to the list of departures from François Legault's party ahead of the next provincial vote.
Sonia Bélanger to replace Christian Dubé as Quebec health minister
Premier François Legault appoints Sonia Bélanger as Quebec's next health minister following the resignation of Christian Dubé, who called the new doctor deal a step back. Read the latest.
CAQ's Bill 9 secularism rules called 'satire' by reader
A reader's letter critiques Quebec's Bill 9, arguing the CAQ's secularism rules on cookies, carols, and kosher meals feel like parody, not policy. Read the analysis.
Christian Dubé resigns as Quebec health minister
Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé has resigned from the CAQ cabinet and will sit as an independent. The surprise move comes a week after a deal with family doctors. Read the latest developments.
Trump Previews 2026 Agenda as Popularity Wanes
U.S. President Donald Trump previewed his 2026 agenda in a national address as his approval ratings decline. Get the full details on his plans and the political context.
Quebec's Bill 1 called an attack on English school boards
Quebec's proposed constitution, Bill 1, faces fierce opposition from anglophone school boards who warn it strips their constitutional control and centralizes power in Quebec City. Read the details.
Québec Solidaire pushes CAQ for more homelessness investment
Québec Solidaire MNA Guillaume Cliche-Rivard challenges the CAQ government to increase funding to tackle homelessness. Learn about the political pressure and the urgent call for action.
Legault Approval at 25%, Canada's Least Popular Premier
Quebec Premier François Legault ends 2025 with a 25% approval rating, the lowest in Canada. His CAQ party trails PQ and Liberals in polls. Read the full analysis.
Quebec's Secularism Laws Expand to Target More Public Workers
Columnist Toula Drimonis critiques the CAQ's expanding secularism legislation, arguing Bills 21, 94, and 9 represent a slide limiting fundamental freedoms and unfairly target minority faiths in Quebec.
Quebec Doctor Salary Negotiations Break Down with Government
Negotiations between Quebec's doctors' federation and the CAQ government have collapsed over salary reform. Key details on the impasse and what happens next.
Coalition to ask UN to investigate Quebec's Bill 1
A coalition of legal and human rights groups plans to request a UN emergency investigation into Quebec's proposed constitution, Bill 1, citing violations of minority and Indigenous rights.
Quebec Targets Netflix While Real Problems Mount
Quebec's CAQ government faces criticism for prioritizing French-language streaming content over pressing issues like healthcare collapse and economic recession. Read the full analysis.
Quebec unions accuse CAQ of 'muzzling' with Bill 3
Quebec's Bill 3 faces fierce union opposition as leaders accuse the CAQ government of restricting their political and legal activities. Read about the heated hearings.
Quebec Constitution Bill 1 Faces Legal Challenges
Constitutional lawyer Julius Gray warns CAQ's Bill 1 erodes rights, increases Ottawa tensions, and contains unconstitutional provisions. Analysis of Quebec's historic move.
Quebec's CAQ Faces Backlash Over Asylum Cuts
Quebec's CAQ government plans to cut social assistance for asylum seekers, drawing criticism from opposition and advocacy groups. Learn about the controversial policy.
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