Marc Tanguay has once again been appointed as the interim leader of the Quebec Liberal Party. This move comes as the party prepares to select a new permanent leader in the coming months.
A Familiar Face Returns to Leadership
The decision was confirmed on December 19, 2025. Tanguay is no stranger to this role, having previously served as the party's interim chief. His return provides stability during a transitional period for the official opposition in Quebec's National Assembly.
This appointment follows the end of the spring legislative session, which concluded on June 6, 2025. On that date, Tanguay received applause from his caucus as the session wrapped up at the legislature in Quebec City.
The Path to a Permanent Leader
The party has set a definitive timeline for its leadership transition. A new Quebec Liberal Party leader is scheduled to be chosen on June 14, 2025. This date marks the end of Tanguay's interim tenure and the beginning of a new chapter for the party.
The interim leader's primary task will be to steer the party through this pre-leadership race period, maintaining cohesion and focus within the caucus. His experience in the role is seen as a key asset for ensuring a smooth process.
Context and Political Landscape
The Quebec Liberal Party, known as the Parti libéral du Québec (PLQ), is a major federalist political force in the province. The appointment of an interim leader is a standard procedural step while the party organizes its leadership contest and defines its future direction.
Tanguay's reassumption of the interim leadership role underscores the party's current state of reflection and rebuilding as it looks toward the next provincial election and aims to connect with voters across Quebec.
