Quebec legislature prorogued as CAQ set to name new leader who will become premier Quebec legislature prorogued until May Apr 8, 2026 Apr 8, 2026 Updated 16 hrs ago SMS Email The national assembly during question period Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at the legislature in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot jqb SMS Email Print Copy article link Save QUÉBEC - The Quebec government has prorogued the legislature as the Coalition Avenir Québec gets ready to choose a new leader this weekend.The cabinet of outgoing Premier Francois Legault says the national assembly will return with a new session — and new premier — on May 5.Christine Fréchette, a former economy minister, and Bernard Drainville, an ex-environment minister, are the only candidates running to replace Legault.Legault announced in January he would step down after serving as premier since 2018. His office says the pause in the activities of the legislature will give the new leader time for a proper transition.CAQ members have started voting and Legault's successor will be announced on Sunday afternoon.This report by ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû was first published April 8, 2026. ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags National Politics More National Stories Inquest into slain Quebec officer looks at lack of oversight for mental-health cases +4 Saskatchewan Party wins fifth straight majority government, Scott Moe back as premier +2 Manitoba Premier Kinew asks Ontario counterpart Ford to rethink Crown Royal boycott Conservative motion would force House vote on Alberta pipeline agreement Inquiry into N.S. killings calls for bold change to tackle family violence 'epidemic' Quebec man pleads guilty to threatening Justin Trudeau and François Legault Canada's domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: report B.C. First Nation leader apologizes, walks back on Northern Gateway pipeline support Conservative MP criticized over refusal to help Quebec family of 'illegal refugees' B.C. high court orders three Hells Angels clubhouses forfeited to the province You might be interested in Tale of flight stuck on 'freezing Canadian island' gets warm laughs in Newfoundland +3 Two orphaned bear cubs rescued on Vancouver Island, after mom found dead 'Absolute betrayal': First Nations blast Eby in leaked transcript of DRIPA meeting +5 Savannah Guthrie returns to 'Today' anchor desk for first time since mother's disappearance Sign Up to Newsletters Get the latest from ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû News in your inbox. Select the emails you're interested in below. Atlantic News Today The Atlantic News Today newsletter keeps you updated on the latest stories from Eastern Canada . It is sent from Monday to Friday. Top News Today Top News Today newsletter delivers the day's essential stories from the Maritimes and top national headlines, directly to your inbox every day of the week. Enter your information to receive these newsletters Email First name Last name Sign up Success! An email has been sent with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. All our emails are free and can be cancelled at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" from the newsletter. ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû Events Coming Up in April Events Coming Up in March Similar Stories In the news today: Liberal policy convention, MP crosses the floor, High travel costs Brain injury a shadow crisis amid overdose deaths in British Columbia These are the faces of B.C.'s 10-year toxic drug emergency
