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Legault played identity politics. In the end, it wasn't enough

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How could Legaults exit could change the race in Quebec?

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"[T]he best way to keep this country is to fight mass immigration and having a moratorium on immigration."

“I want people to come here (in) numbers that can actually be housed, employed, and cared for.”

Canada “must have a cap (on immigration) for a certain period so we can re-establish an equilibrium.”

“Our immigration party’s policy is essentially to bring all the powers back to Quebec."

"Refugee protection is a legal duty and a moral imperative."

“We need immigration in Canada, immigrants have built up this beautiful country."

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"Our country is broken. We won't fight in Ukraine. We will also cut foreign aid and bring that money home."

“We will cap government spending with a dollar-for-dollar law that requires we find one dollar of savings for every new dollar of spending"

"We intend from a federal level to have free trade by Canada Day. The agreement is to turn what has been a concept into a reality that will diversify and strengthen our economy."

“Tax cuts might be not such a bad idea if they are intended to support the spending power of low-income citizens. But the question is, where will you find the money?"

It's not your budget that's broken. It's the system. Raising the tax-free threshold to $40K puts up to $3,675 back in your hands — funded by fair corporate taxes. More for you. Less for yachts.

“When we are purchasing vehicles at the federal level -- thinking about the RCMP fleet, thinking about Canada Post and the entire fleet -- we need to be buying entirely Canadian-made vehicles."

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Quebec Premier François Legault announced his resignation on January 14, 2026, after nearly 30 years in politics. The 68-year-old will remain in office until a new leader is elected to head the Coalition Avenir Québec, the party he co-founded in 2011.

Quebec Premier François Legault announced his resignation on January 14, 2026, after nearly 30 years in politics. The 68-year-old will remain in office until a new leader is elected to head the Coalition Avenir Québec, the party he co-founded in 2011.

Legault was elected for two majority mandates in 2018 and 2022, but his Coalition Avenir Québec party has fallen sharply in public opinion polls. A Pallas Data poll released in January 2026 placed the CAQ at just 11 per cent support, tied with Québec solidaire.

Legault was elected for two majority mandates in 2018 and 2022, but his Coalition Avenir Québec party has fallen sharply in public opinion polls. A Pallas Data poll released in January 2026 placed the CAQ at just 11 per cent support, tied with Québec solidaire.

The resignation comes at a difficult time for the CAQ, marked by the resignation of several members and former ministers since 2024. Key departures included Economy Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon and Health Minister Christian Dubé, who left amid controversy over doctor pay.

The resignation comes at a difficult time for the CAQ, marked by the resignation of several members and former ministers since 2024. Key departures included Economy Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon and Health Minister Christian Dubé, who left amid controversy over doctor pay.

The separatist Parti Québécois under Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has been leading in the polls for months, with some surveys showing 34 to 35 per cent support. Plamondon has promised to hold a referendum on Quebec independence if his party wins the October 2026 election.

The separatist Parti Québécois under Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has been leading in the polls for months, with some surveys showing 34 to 35 per cent support. Plamondon has promised to hold a referendum on Quebec independence if his party wins the October 2026 election.

Legault's government faced scrutiny over controversial legislation including Bill 21 on secularism and Bill 96 strengthening French language protections. The government also dealt with scandals including the failed Northvolt battery venture and cost overruns at the province's auto insurance board.

Legault's government faced scrutiny over controversial legislation including Bill 21 on secularism and Bill 96 strengthening French language protections. The government also dealt with scandals including the failed Northvolt battery venture and cost overruns at the province's auto insurance board.

The Coalition Avenir Québec will hold its first ever leadership race ahead of the election scheduled for October 5, 2026. Potential successors include Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette, Education Minister Sonia LeBel and Economy Minister Christine Fréchette.

The Coalition Avenir Québec will hold its first ever leadership race ahead of the election scheduled for October 5, 2026. Potential successors include Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette, Education Minister Sonia LeBel and Economy Minister Christine Fréchette.

Quebec Premier François Legault Resigns After 30 Years

Quebec Premier François Legault resignsResigns After 30 Years

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