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Québec Reacts Cautiously to Federal Budget
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
Nov 9, 20252 min read


Québec's Political Pulse
Pre-session caucus, François Legault’s opening speech, MNAs returning to the National Assembly, municipal elections: make no mistake, a...
Oct 10, 20253 min read


François Legault’s Nationalist Turn: A Bid to Revive the CAQ’s Fortunes
With polls continuing to show his party losing ground in the province, Premier François Legault appears to be making a strong appeal to...
Oct 10, 20253 min read


Québec Running Out of Electricity: When Canada’s “Green Battery” Runs Empty
Québec’s energy situation is heading for uncharted and potentially turbulent waters. Once considered electricity-rich, the province now...
Oct 10, 20252 min read


Legault’s Cabinet Shuffle: Stability Over Change
After months of anticipation, Premier François Legault has finally unveiled his new cabinet. Earlier this summer, he had announced his...
Sep 10, 20253 min read


An Autumn of Upheaval in Québec Politics
Appearing before a public inquiry, unveiling a new cabinet, proroguing the parliamentary session… the dog days of summer have been...
Sep 9, 20253 min read


Québec’s Fall Session Delayed: Understanding the Impact of Parliamentary Prorogation
The National Assembly of Québec was scheduled to return on September 16, 2025 for the start of the fall session but Premier François...
Sep 9, 20253 min read


Québec’s Political Pulse
In Québec, the last two weeks of July traditionally mark the construction holidays; a professional, political, and media break. As...
Aug 15, 20254 min read


Interprovincial trade: a step toward a more integrated Canadian economy?
Faced with growing trade tensions with the United States and recently imposed tariffs on certain Canadian products, provinces and...
Aug 15, 20252 min read


PQ Continues Winning Streak while CAQ Stumbles
On August 11, a provincial by-election in the riding of Arthabaska sent political shockwaves across Québec. Many had hoped that Éric...
Aug 15, 20252 min read


Happy Canada Day!
As July 1 approaches, the team at Boudeweel Public Affairs wishes you an enjoyable Canada Day. This national holiday is a time to...
Jun 26, 20251 min read


Risky By-election in Arthabaska: What is the CAQ Strategy?
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...
Jun 25, 20253 min read


A new chapter for the Québec Liberal Party under Pablo Rodriguez
On June 14, the Québec Liberal Party (PLQ) finally elected a new leader, after more than two years of uncertainty following Dominique...
Jun 24, 20252 min read


A Turbulent End to the Parliamentary Session in Québec
After weeks of political whirlwind and media frenzy, the National Assembly has finally adjourned. As MNAs head back to their respective...
Jun 8, 20254 min read


Québec Facing a New Economic Reality
Since Mark Carney’s election as Prime Minister, Canada’s political and economic dynamics have undergone a profound shift. Québec, which...
Jun 8, 20252 min read


An Energy Reform Rushed Through
During the night of June 7 and into the early hours of June 8, 2025, the Québec government passed Bill 69 under a gag order, a procedure...
Jun 8, 20252 min read


Québec Politics: What You Might Have Missed
With the federal election campaign in full swing, did you find it hard to keep up with the latest news from Québec over the past few...
May 8, 20252 min read


Election Puts Québec at the Heart of Federal Power
The federal election of April 28 once again highlighted Québec’s strategic role in Canada’s political landscape. While an old saying used...
May 8, 20252 min read


Public infrastructure: a looming crisis
Québec is slowly but surely sliding into a public infrastructure crisis. Across the province, signs of deterioration are multiplying:...
May 8, 20252 min read


Québec Political Pulse: What You Might Have Missed
Between the federal election campaign and the ongoing tariff turmoil at the U.S. border, it’s not always easy to keep up with the latest...
Apr 17, 20253 min read
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