The National Assembly of Québec may have been on break over the past few weeks, but make no mistake: Québec’s political news cycle has rarely been this turbulent. Premier François Legault resigns Faced with a series of polls pointing to a crushing defeat for the CAQ in the impending general election, and despite having put forward several popular measures in recent months, François Legault came to a clear conclusion: Québecers want change. Unfortunately for him, that change n

The political landscape in Québec has entered a period of transition following the resignation of Premier François Legault in mid-January. After two years marked by declining popularity, Legault’s departure has opened the door to a leadership race within the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) that will be decisive not only for the future of the party, but also for the direction of the Québec government itself. The stakes are high, as the next CAQ leader will automatically become Q

To avoid creating a leadership vacuum in the Premier’s Office, François Legault confirmed during his resignation announcement that he would remain in office until a new leader is elected on April 12. Until then, he will carry the unenviable title of a lame duck: a head of government still holding office, but on the way out. While transitional leaders typically keep a low profile, François Legault will instead face a high stake final chapter to his mandate, seeking to preserve

As the holiday season approaches once again, some traditions never fade: the Christmas tree, festive carols, New Year’s wishes… and the Québec Now  parliamentary session wrap up. If you want to know what has shaped the past few weeks in Québec’s halls of power— and what lies ahead for 2026—this year-end edition is a must-read.   Physicians’ Compensation: A First Breakthrough Amid Ongoing Uncertainty After weeks of deadlock, negotiations over physicians’ compensation have seen

Just as the Québec Liberal Party (PLQ) seemed to be slowly clawing its way back after years in political purgatory, everything unraveled in a single, chaotic week. What ensued has become one of the most spectacular internal meltdowns that Québec politics has seen in years—and it’s far from over. The saga began when parliamentary leader Marwah Rizqy abruptly fired her chief of staff, Geneviève Hinse—a close ally of party leader Pablo Rodriguez and a former federal Liberal Part

Last week, the Government of Québec took two major steps that signal its intention to speed up the development of major economic projects: the tabling of Bill 5 and the announcement of a regulation aimed at reducing environmental assessment timelines for certain industrial projects. Bill 5, aptly titled An Act to accelerate the granting of authorizations required for the carrying out of priority and nationally significant projects , provides the government with new tools to s

When life gets busy, the Boudeweel Public Affairs team is here to keep you informed. Our Québec Now roundup brings you up to speed on the top headlines, political developments and more that defined the last month in Canada’s largest province. Doctors furious with the adoption of Bill 2 After negotiations broke down, Health Minister Christian Dubé forced through his reform of physicians’ compensation, via Bill 2 . The law ties part of doctors’ pay to performance targets that m

Legislation that was intended to improve access to healthcare for Quebecers has resulted in a full-blown political firestorm. Adopted under a gag order by the Québec government, Bill 2 overhauls the way physicians are paid and has sent shockwaves through the National Assembly and within the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) itself. Within days, it resulted in the resignation of the Minister of Social Services, the expulsion of an MNA from caucus, and an overall loss of confidence

The federal budget tabled last week drew a cool and measured response from the Québec government, which sees alignment on certain fiscal principles but remains dissatisfied with Ottawa’s level of infrastructure support. The Legault government argues that the new infrastructure fund announced by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne falls short of the province’s needs, offering limited new spending over a ten-year period. When compared with Québec’s own annual capital i

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On August 11, a provincial by-election in the riding of Arthabaska sent political shockwaves across Québec. Many had hoped that Éric...

As July 1 approaches, the team at Boudeweel Public Affairs wishes you an enjoyable Canada Day. This national holiday is a time to...

In the coming weeks, the government will have to call a by-election to fill the seat left vacant by former CAQ MNA Eric Lefebvre who...