QC Minister Christine Fréchette is entering the race for the leadership of the CAQ
Christine Fréchette, backed by multiple ministers, seeks to replace Premier Legault as CAQ leader following party rules requiring candidates to pause ministerial roles.
- On Sunday, Quebec Economy and Innovation Minister Christine Fréchette launched a bid to lead Coalition Avenir Québec and replace Premier François Legault, announcing in Trois‑Rivières.
- First elected in 2022, Christine Fréchette is a former Parti Québécois member who served as immigration minister before becoming Quebec Economy and Innovation Minister.
- Fréchette has already secured endorsements from several MNAs, including Ministers Gilles Bélanger, Benoit Charette, Mathieu Lacombe, Kateri Champagne Jourdain and Ian Lafrenière.
- New rules mean sitting ministers who run must step back from portfolios, as under party rules unveiled last week, leadership candidates must temporarily step aside from their ministerial duties.
- She joins her colleague Environment Minister Bernard Drainville, who announced on Saturday his intention to try to succeed Premier François Legault.
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The race for the CAQ's next leader is officially on as Energy Minister Christine Fréchette launches campaign
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QC Minister Christine Fréchette is entering CAQ leadership race
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QC Minister Christine Fréchette is entering the race for the leadership of the CAQ
TROIS-RIVIÈRES - Quebec Economy Minister Christine Fréchette officially launched a bid to lead the governing Coalition Avenir Québec and replace Premier François Legault, who plans to step down.
The Minister of Economy, Christine Fréchette, announced on Sunday morning that she is embarking on the leadership race of the Coalition futur Québec (CAQ).
The Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Christine Fréchette, announced that she was embarking on the CAQ leadership race.
The minister announced it on Sunday morning in Trois-Rivières.
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