US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
Quebec premier Francois Legault says he is resigning
Legault cites desire for change amid scandals and party decline as his Coalition Avenir Québec falls to third place in polls ahead of October election.
- On Wednesday, François Legault announced he is resigning as Quebec premier and said he will stay on until a successor is chosen at the National Assembly of Quebec.
- Political troubles including scandals and defections led to Legault's resignation following a slump in popularity and the Coalition Avenir Québec running third in polls.
- Legault, who founded the CAQ and won two majorities, gained prominence guiding Quebec through the COVID-19 pandemic and led the Coalition Avenir Québec to majority wins in 2018 and 2022.
- The party now faces a fast leadership contest as Coalition Avenir Québec must quickly select a new leader before the provincial election, with Simon Jolin-Barrette, Sonia LeBel, Christian Dubé, Geneviève Guilbault, Christine Fréchette, and Bernard Drainville named as contenders.
- With the election set for Oct. 5, Quebec’s governing party trails the Parti Québécois and Quebec Liberal Party in polls, reshaping the campaign in a province of 9.1 million and about 80% French-speaking.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions
96 Articles
96 Articles
While his party is in constant decline in the polls unlike the independents, François Legault has decided to resign from his position as Premier of Quebec
·France
Read Full Article
Quebec Prime Minister François Legault announced his resignation on Wednesday, although he will remain in office until his political group elects a new leader. Legault said he made the decision “for the sake of the party and, above all, for the good of Quebec.” The popularity of the Legault government has fallen steadily in the polls. The next general elections are scheduled for next October. In this context, the conservative politician has deci…
·Spain
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources96
Leaning Left37Leaning Right8Center21Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Left
56% Left
L 56%
C 32%
12%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
