After being wiped off political map, what's next for the CAQ?
The CAQ party in Quebec is currently in a state of transition following a devastating election defeat that left them without any seats in the National Assembly. The party is preparing to appoint an interim leader to oversee a future leadership race and determine the party's path forward.
Why it matters
The collapse of a major political party significantly alters the legislative landscape and prompts discussions regarding electoral reform.
Christine Fréchette resigned as party leader last Tuesday, the day after the election.
The CAQ, which was founded in 2011 with the goal of being a third alternative to sovereignty and federalism, was wiped off the political map, failing to pick up a single seat in the National Assembly despite receiving a little more than 572,000 votes.
The Parti Québécois, with 59 out of 127 seats, will form a minority government.
Here's a snapshot of where things stand as the party tries to pick up the pieces after a devastating election defeat.
Following Fréchette's exit, the CAQ's next step is to appoint an interim leader.
In an interview with Radio-Canada's Tout un matin , the CAQ's executive director Brigitte Legault (not related to party co-founder and former premier François Legault) said the party's executive board will appoint someone on Oct. 17.
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