Christine Fréchette to be sworn into office today as Quebec's second female premier Fréchette to be sworn in as Quebec premier today Apr 15, 2026 Apr 15, 2026 Updated 11 hrs ago SMS Email Christine Fréchette, newly elected Coalition Avenir Québec leader and Quebec premier-designate, speaks at a news conference in Quebec City, on Monday, April 13, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot jqb SMS Email Print Copy article link Save QUÉBEC - Christine Fréchette is set to be sworn in as Quebec's premier today with less than six months to go before the provincial election.She defeated Bernard Drainville in the race to replace François Legault, who created the Coalition Avenir Québec in 2011 and had been premier since 2018.The 55-year-old Fréchette will be the province's second female premier after the Parti Québécois's Pauline Marois held the role from 2012 to 2014.Fréchette has said she will name a cabinet next week and intends to make at least one announcement in the coming days related to the cost of living. First elected in 2022 in the Sanguinet riding south of Montreal, Fréchette held the economy and immigration portfolios in Legault's cabinet. She now faces the task of boosting the fortunes of the Coalition Avenir Québec, which is polling behind the Liberals, the Parti Québécois and the Conservatives ahead of the Oct. 5 election.This report by ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû was first published April 15, 2026. ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags National Politics More Politics Stories Union, feds sign deal to staff military heating plants after shutdowns during strike 1M units of imported kids' pain meds now hitting pharmacy shelves as flu rates spike +2 Trudeau says he has list of Tories vulnerable to, or engaged in, foreign meddling Lack of action on Gaza erodes Muslims' sense of belonging in Canada: envoy Manitoba First Nation urges province to address hotel space for evacuees AGO says it will review policies amid criticism over Indigenous curator's departure Poilievre proposes expanding mandatory prison terms for extortion-related crimes Nova Scotia to replace judge presiding over Lionel Desmond fatality inquiry Redemption: Danielle Smith aims to be 'force of unity' as new Alberta premier Ukrainian children abducted by Russia appeal for Canadian MPs to help You might be interested in +2 NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos published of her with Mike Vrabel +4 PM Mark Carney visits Canadiens' dressing room after win against Lightning Meet Doly Begum, the new Liberal MP for Scarborough Southwest +8 Paddington stage musical wins big with 7 trophies at London's Olivier Awards 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 Justice Jackson chides Supreme Court conservatives over 'oblivious' pro-Trump emergency orders AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey's special congressional election Ottawa ‘very seriously’ considering social media ban for kids, minister says
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