Latest News About Christine Fréchette Quebec premier-designate after CAQ win

Updated 2026-06-17 21:27

Christine Fréchette became Quebec's next premier after winning CAQ leadership and taking office in April 2026 as the province's second female premier. She defeated Bernard Drainville to head the CAQ and outlined priorities including lowering living costs, boosting the economy, supporting SMEs and farmers. her messaging stressed Quebec culture and language, rebuilding public trust, and reducing costs through streamlining government operations and bolstering domestic procurement ahead of the Oct. 5, 2026 vote.

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Christine Fréchette - National Assembly of Québec

Member for Sanguinet, Coalition avenir Québec, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Minister Responsible for the Montérégie Region.

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Christine Fréchette to be sworn into office today as Quebec's second ...

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.

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QC Minister Christine Fréchette is entering the race for the ...

Quebec Economy Minister Christine Fréchette officially launched a bid to lead the governing Coalition Avenir Québec and replace Premier François Legault, who plans to step down. She made the announcement Sunday in Trois-Rivières, her hometown. She joins her colleague Environment Minister Bernard Drainville, , who announced on Saturday his intention to try to succeed François Legault. Under party rules unveiled last week, leadership candidates must temporarily step aside from their ministerial...