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François Legault’s departure comes after months of plummeting poll numbers and internal cracks within the CAQ, including several MNAs leaving the party. To help us unpack what led to this moment and what it means for Quebec politics going forward, political analyst Daniel Béland joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella.

It’s the end of an era. François Legault announced Wednesday morning that he is stepping down as Quebec’s premier. The move comes after months of mounting pressure. Dan Spector reports.

François Legault announced at the national assembly of Quebec on Wednesday that he would be resigning as premier, but would stay on until his party appoints a replacement.

In today’s This Week in Politics segment from “The Ben Mulroney Show”, Ben welcomes back guests Regan Watts, Founder of Fratton Park Inc., and Andy Gibbons, former Vice President of WestJet.

François Legault’s popularity has reached a new low. But the premier insists he’s not going anywhere. A new poll shows more than two out of three Quebecers are unsatisfied. As Dan Spector reports, Legault’s lack of popularity is beginning to shift the province’s political discourse back to a familiar debate.

The resignation of Quebec Premier Francois Legault has not only generated reactions in that province but also in Newfoundland and Labrador. Legault was one of the driving forces behind negotiations with the province to craft a new hydroelectric deal. Heidi Petracek explains why Legault’s exit is raising questions about the fate of that agreement.

After insisting this week he’d be running in the fall provincial election, François Legault has decided to resign as Quebec’s premier. Mike Armstrong reports on Legault’s tenure, why his popularity plummeted, and what his departure might mean for the Quebec separatism movement.

Just 24 hours after premier François Legault announced his resignation at least one high profile cabinet minister has expressed interest in running for the leadership. A few others haven’t ruled out the possibility of replacing Legault. But as Tim Sargeant reports, it may take much more than a new leader to boost the party’s chances...

The race to replace François Legault as leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec is beginning to take shape, with another senior cabinet minister confirming she will not enter the contest — and will leave politics altogether. Dan Spector reports.

Why François Legault is quitting as Quebec’s premier, and what it means for the province’s separatism movement. The sewage flooding homes on an Ontario First Nation, and the calls for more federal help. How Greenland and the U.S. are agreeing to disagree; and how Denmark and European allies are responding. Plus, the push to improve...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford told reporters he wants Quebec doctors to call “1-800 Doug Ford” about the potential to shift their practice to the province. Doctors in Quebec are looking at neighbouring provinces amid an ongoing dispute overcompensation with Premier Francois Legault’s government.

Premier François Legault acknowledged Friday he has taken another political hit after Christian Dubé stepped down as health minister and quit the CAQ. Dubé leaves behind a complicated legacy as the health system’s top bureaucrat, a role he assumed in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dan Spector looks back at Dubé’s tenure and examines...

A breakthrough has emerged in the bitter impasse between Quebec and its family doctors. The two sides have reached a tentative agreement that will suspend the application of the province’s new law reforming doctor pay until the end of February. Premier François Legault is celebrating the news, but some doctors worry the damage has already...

Quebec’s premier and Montreal’s new mayor met for the first time at city hall on Friday. François Legault and Soraya Martinez Ferrada held a private meeting lasting about one hour behind closed doors. The focus was how the Quebec government can help the city meet its goals and building a new relationship. Tim Sargeant reports.

The long-awaited testimony of premier François Legault before the Gallant commission finally took place on Monday. The premier saying he should have been informed of surging costs surrounding the SAAQclic fiasco. The digital transformation of Quebec’s automobile insurance board cost half a billion dollars more than its original budget. Tim Sargeant reports.

There are growing concerns the province could face an exodus of doctors if the Quebec government moves forward with its plan to impose a special law on health professionals. Premier François Legault announced last night that if he cannot reach a deal with doctors by Friday morning, he will force one upon them. As Dan...

Premier François Legault is pledging to forge ahead — even in the face of another devastating poll showing his plummeting popularity. A new survey finds more than 80 per cent of Quebecers believe he should not run in next year’s election. Dan Spector reports.

The latest session of the National Assembly got underway in the provincial capital Tuesday, with François Legault and the ruling CAQ facing immense pressure. The premier delivered his inaugural speech at a time when his government is facing its lowest approval ratings since taking power. And as Legault unveils his priorities for the coming months,...

Quebec Muslims are expressing anger and concern after Premier François Legault set out a goal to stop what he calls an assault on Quebec values by radical Islamists. The premier made the remarks during his inaugural speech before the National Assembly on Tuesday. He and his minister responsible for Quebec identity doubled down but some...

The CAQ government gathered for their pre-session caucus Friday. It’s been a trying time for François Legault’s party. There have been calls for his resignation after a series of scandals like the SAAQclic fiasco, Northvolt and more. But as Dan Spector reports, Legault is planning to stand tall and stay the course.