US EditionFive things to watch out for as Quebec’s legislature resumes ahead of fall election
The CAQ plans to fast-track bills on domestic violence, electoral boundaries and a draft constitution as it tries to regain momentum before October.
- Quebec's legislature returned to session on Tuesday, with Premier Christine Fréchette holding a five-week window to advance her political agenda before the October general election.
- Government House Leader François Bonnardel told journalists last week the Coalition Avenir Québec wants to "adopt as many bills as possible" after former premier François Legault prorogued the assembly in early April.
- Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette introduced a draft constitution to protect Quebec's identity, while the government plans a domestic violence bill allowing access to intimate partners' criminal records, with Domestic Security Minister Ian Lafrenière drafting details.
- The Conservatives, now holding a seat after former CAQ minister Maïté Blanchette Vézina joined in late March, represent the only opposition group showing openness to Jolin-Barrette's constitution.
- Facing an October 5 election, Fréchette must reverse the CAQ's polling, which projects zero seats if voting occurred today, while Liberals navigate leadership under Charles Milliard, acclaimed in February.
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Five developments to watch out for as Quebec's legislature resumes ahead of fall election
Quebec's legislature is back in session on May 5, and new Premier Christine Fréchette has five weeks to push through her political agenda before the summer break — and October's general election.
The Toronto Star
Five things to watch out for as Quebec’s legislature resumes ahead of fall election
QUÉBEC - Quebec's legislature is back in session May 5, and new Premier Christine Fréchette has five weeks to push through her political agenda before the summer break
Winnipeg Free Press
Five things to watch out for as Quebec's legislature resumes ahead of fall election
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
A packed legislative session begins in Quebec City. These are the bills that could pass into law
Quebec lawmakers begin sitting at the National Assembly today — and, with a shorter-than-usual session ahead, the premier says her party will attempt to pass an ambitious number of bills.
The National Assembly resumes its work on Tuesday after a three-week break that allowed the new Prime Minister to arrive in office.
Parliamentary proceedings resume on Tuesday in Quebec City.
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