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François Legault to shuffle cabinet as two ministers announce run for CAQ leadership
Two CAQ ministers have stepped aside to run for party leadership, triggering a cabinet shuffle with replacements filling economy and environment portfolios.
- On Jan. 26, 2026, Quebec Premier François Legault will shuffle his cabinet later today after two ministers stepped aside to run in the Coalition Avenir Québec leadership race.
- After announcing his planned resignation on Jan. 14, François Legault, Quebec Premier, prompted the CAQ to launch its leadership race on Jan. 22 with strict rules and set an April 12 vote.
- Christine Fréchette, 55, economy minister since Sept. 5, 2024, and Bernard Drainville, 62, environment minister since 2025, have both declared leadership bids.
- Labour Minister Jean Boulet will take on economy responsibilities and Benoit Charette will add environment to infrastructure duties, while the winner will serve as premier until the October 2026 provincial election.
- As the CAQ's first leadership race approaches, Legault warned, `A leadership race is a demanding exercise, both personally and politically`, with two candidates emerging as others decline, ahead of the April 12 vote.
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François Legault to shuffle cabinet as two ministers announce run for CAQ leadership
Quebec Premier François Legault is reshuffling his cabinet: Jean Boulet is adding economy and energy to his labour responsibilities, while Benoit Charette is taking over environment while retaining infrastructure.
·Canada
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Jean Boulet took the Économie et Benoit Charette, l'Environnement, because Christine Fréchette and Bernard Drainville aspired to succeed François Legault.
·Montreal, Canada
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The launch of Christine Fréchette and Bernard Drainville in the CAQ forces François Legault to make an adjustment of his Council of Ministers.
·Montreal, Canada
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