It's election season in Quebec. Let’s get you up to speed
Quebec is preparing for an upcoming provincial election on October 5, following the resignation of long-time premier François Legault. The article outlines the new political landscape, including the increased number of ridings and the main party leaders vying for power.
Why it matters
The election marks a significant transition in Quebec's political leadership, with potential implications for the province's governance and policy direction.
Although the campaign has yet to begin, the five main political parties have been in election mode for some time now.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s at stake, what you should know about the main party leaders and some key issues that could surface during the campaign.
The election is scheduled to take place Oct. 5.
For the first time since 2018, Quebecers will elect a government not headed by François Legault.
Legault — who led his party to back-to-back majority governments in 2018 and 2022 — resigned earlier this year.
François Legault shakes hands with Radio-Canada host Patrice Roy in an interview that aired days before the end of his time as premier. Legault has since stayed on as the MNA for the L'Assomption riding northeast of Montreal. (Ivanoh Demers/Radio-Canada) Christine Fréchette succeeded him as premier in April after winning the party's leadership race.
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