That’s it: in Québec, the final parliamentary session before the general election has concluded. MNAs are returning to their ridings to prepare for the election campaign, which is expected to officially launch in a matter of weeks. What has defined the final stretch of the CAQ’s second mandate? In this month’s issue of Québec Now, our team offers you a concise overview of the latest political developments in the province. A last-minute bill on energy drinks passes In recent

As the final pre-election parliamentary session concludes, it is abundantly clear that energy remains one of the major blind spots of the CAQ government’s record. Energy supply issues have rarely been at the forefront of public debate, yet they lie at the heart of almost every major economic challenge facing Québec. The warning signs are multiplying and show no signs of easing. For one, Hydro-Québec is dealing with low reservoir levels. Québec has been importing electricity

With the parliamentary session now behind them, Québec politicians are heading into the summer and back to their ridings with one mission: to be seen. Over the coming weeks, MNAs, ministers, candidates and party leaders will be making appearances at neighbourhood festivals, barbecues, local events and community gatherings across the province. As the October 5 election approaches, the race has become more fluid. The latest Synopsis-La Presse poll puts the Parti Québécois in fi

With MNAs back at the National Assembly and Premier Christine Fréchette now sworn in, Québec has entered the final stretch before the next election campaign. This month’s update highlights the key political developments shaping the months ahead. Parliamentary return: a soft landing for Christine Fréchette Observers were eagerly awaiting the resumption of parliamentary proceedings, as it marked the first real test for the newly installed CAQ Premier. Overall, the return to the