CAQ

• A look at some potential candidates for the Coalition Avenir Québec leadership

  The upcoming leadership race is the first in the CAQ's history, as Legault co-founded the party in 2011 and has served as its only leader.

  Politics

  Jan 21
  
• CAQ leadership race takes shape as LeBel says she won’t run

  Education Minister Sonia LeBel announced Monday she will not seek the CAQ leadership and will step away from political life at the end of the current term.

  Politics

  Jan 19
  
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• Quebec economy minister weighs CAQ leadership as Legault prepares to step aside

  Economy, Energy and Innovation Minister Christine Fréchette said Wednesday she expects to make a final decision within days.

  Politics

  Jan 15
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• Coalition Avenir Québec legislature member arrested for impaired driving: reports

  CAQ member François Tremblay was allegedly arrested during the night between Wednesday and Thursday in Saguenay, Que., north of Quebec City.

  Canada

  Jan 8
• Quebec Liberals wrap party convention, say CAQ government ‘not trustworthy’

  Quebec Liberal Party interim leader Marc Tanguay called François Legault “the worst premier in modern Quebec history," saying he lost control of public finances.

  Canada

  May 26, 2024
• CAQ changes controversial plan to build 2 mini hospitals to focus on seniors

  Quebec is changing its controversial plan to build two mini private hospitals. Instead of providing services to a wider public, the latest plan is to focus on services for seniors.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2024
• Quebec Premier François Legault defends decision to subsidize NHL pre-season games

  Legault says he hopes the venture will showcase Quebec City's arena and inspire the NHL to install a franchise in the provincial capital, which has been without a team since 1995.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2023
• Quebec premier considers revival of controversial tunnel following major byelection loss

  Premier François Legault is reconsidering his decision to backtrack on a major campaign promise following the CAQ's defeat in a byelection Monday night. 

  Politics

  Oct 3, 2023
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• Parti Québécois wins byelection in Jean-Talon, Que.

  Parti Québécois candidate, lawyer Pascal Paradis, won Monday's byelection in the Quebec City riding of Jean-Talon, taking the seat from the Coalition Avenir Québec.

  Politics

  Oct 3, 2023
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• Parti Québécois wins tight byelection in Quebec City’s Jean-Talon riding

  Pascal Paradis of the PQ won the seat over Coalition Avenir Quebec candidate Marie-Anik Shoiry in the hotly contested byelection race.

  Politics

  Oct 2, 2023