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Quebec’s National Assembly prorogued until May 5
The pause gives the incoming premier time to form a cabinet and make early decisions after 20,532 CAQ members vote.
- The Quebec government prorogued the legislature on Wednesday, pausing parliamentary activities as the Coalition Avenir prepares to select a successor to Premier Francois Legault.
- Leadership candidates Christine and Bernard Drainville are competing to replace Legault, who announced in January he would step down after serving as premier since 2018.
- Voting for the 20,532 CAQ members began Tuesday, with participation already around 50 per cent; the winner will be announced in Drummondville on Sunday.
- Provincial MNAs will not return for three weeks, giving the incoming administration time to form a new cabinet and prepare an inaugural address.
- With the legislature set to recess June 12, only five weeks remain to address pending legislation including Bill Q-5 before Quebec plunges into the pre-electoral period leading to an October 5 vote.
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Quebec legislature prorogued as CAQ set to name new leader who will become premier
QUÉBEC - The Quebec government has prorogued the legislature as the Coalition Avenir Québec gets ready to choose a new leader this weekend.
·Toronto, Canada
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The parliamentary session in the National Assembly is extended until 5 May.
·Montreal, Canada
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Total News Sources24
Leaning Left13Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution72% Left
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- 72% of the sources lean Left
72% Left
L 72%
C 17%
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