François Legault
CanadapoliticianMaleb. 19676.0Global Dominance: 0.01%François Legault is the Premier of Quebec and the leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ), a party that he co-founded in 2011. He has been in office since October 2018 and is known for his focus on nationalism, economic policies, and education reform. Legault has also expressed interest in balancing environmental concerns with energy projects, reflecting a pragmatic approach to provincial governance.
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Danielle Smith spoke with Ms. Fréchette’s predecessor, François Legault, about how Quebec’s natural gas reserves could reduce the province’s reliance on the U.S.
Alberta and Quebec premiers to discuss economic collaboration between provinces this weekCanada· 2026-06-02
François Legault announced his resignation in January.
Signs of weakness from the Parti Québécois have opponents circlingCanada· 2026-03-03
François Legault is mentioned as the Premier of Quebec who is concerned about the decline of hockey in the province.
Absence of Quebec presence on men’s Olympic hockey team a sore spot for la belle provinceCanada· 2026-02-21
François Legault is the Premier of Quebec who speculated about job losses in the forestry sector.
Indigenous group launches lawsuit to block forestry permits on large territory in northern QuebecCanada· 2026-02-20
In March 2025 Premier François Legault called for an inquiry shortly after the Auditor-General revealed the new platform was expected to cost taxpayers at least $1.1-billion by 2027.
Quebec auto insurance board lied about exploding cost of online platform, inquiry findsCanada· 2026-02-16
Quebec Premier François Legault shared his condolences with the community.
Double murder, suicide in Kitigan Zibi First Nation in Quebec, police sayCanada· 2026-02-11
François Legault is the Premier of Quebec who announced the removal of the crown from the provincial coat of arms.
Quebec removed the crown from its coat of arms, but that might not be a sign of sovereigntyCanada· 2026-02-10
François Legault is the Premier of Quebec who announced he would resign once his party selects a new leader.
In Quebec City, the curtain rises on an unpredictable election yearCanada· 2026-02-04
The Sunday Editorial discusses the conflicting signs from François Legault’s departure.
Provinces have too much power, and Canada’s economy suffers as a resultCanada· 2026-01-30
Premier François Legault announced his resignation earlier this month.
Push for Quebec independence in focus at PQ conventionCanada· 2026-01-25
François Legault announced his resignation this month, giving his party the chance to distance itself from him and rebrand its image.
The Sunday Editorial: The conflicting signs from François Legault’s departureCanada· 2026-01-25
Premier François Legault announced his resignation last week, kicking off a leadership race for the Coalition Avenir Québec.
Parti Québécois stays course on referendum despite Carney’s call for unityCanada· 2026-01-23
Premier François Legault told Radio-Canada that Quebec cannot be the only state in North America making an effort to fight climate change.
Quebec puts the brakes on emissions targets, citing threats to jobs and economyCanada· 2026-01-23
François Legault became Premier of Quebec and introduced legislation that many minorities feel has made them less welcome.
Legault’s legacy leaves many religious, linguistic minorities feeling less welcome in QuebecCanada· 2026-01-21
François Legault announced he was stepping down after seven years as leader of Quebec.
Why is Canada investigating Elon Musk’s Grok AI bot? Take our business and investing news quiz for the week ending Jan. 16Canada· 2026-01-17
François Legault announces his resignation during a news conference in Quebec City.
Legault’s inevitable resignation shuffles Quebec politicsCanada· 2026-01-15
François Legault is stepping down as Quebec Premier after a seven-year run, shaking up the province’s political landscape.
Legault resignation shakes up Quebec’s political landscape at uncertain time for businessesCanada· 2026-01-15
François Legault announced his resignation as the province's premier after a tumultuous political career.
François Legault set out to bridge Quebec’s divides. He ended up widening themCanada· 2026-01-14François Legault announced on Wednesday morning he will resign as Quebec Premier.
Quebec Premier François Legault to resign ahead of fall electionCanada· 2026-01-14
Premier François Legault’s government tabled a law in 2024 to interrupt the boundary-redrawing process.
Quebec government to ask Supreme Court to block electoral map changesCanada· 2025-12-24
Premier François Legault moved Dubé aside to take over negotiations with doctors.
Quebec doctors vote in favour of revised deal as new health minister sworn inCanada· 2025-12-19
François Legault is the Premier of Quebec whose popularity has sunk to unprecedented depths.
With Pablo Rodriguez’s resignation, Quebec Liberals have one last chance to reboot before the next electionCanada· 2025-12-19
Quebec Premier François Legault confirmed Montreal’s bid for the headquarters during their first news conference together.
Doug Ford endorses Toronto as potential headquarters for multinational defence bankCanada· 2025-12-18
The party forms the official opposition to Premier François Legault’s government.
Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez to resign, sources sayCanada· 2025-12-17Francois Legault is also at the bottom of the year-end Angus Reid measure of popularity among premiers.
Politics Insider: North American leaders meet at World Cup drawCanada· 2025-12-08
Quebec Premier François Legault's government has invoked the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to pass a number of recent bills.
The notwithstanding clause is running rampant. Is it time for the ‘thermonuclear’ option?Canada· 2025-12-04
François Legault, the Quebec Premier, was criticized by Marc Miller.
Once too close to Trudeau for a Carney cabinet, Marc Miller is backCanada· 2025-12-02
Premier François Legault's strategy involves a $200-billion plan to develop new clean-power generation facilities.
Hydro-Québec becomes net importer of power in reversal from past yearsCanada· 2025-11-30
Quebec Premier Francois Legault's government has passed a number of secularism laws in the Canadian province.
Quebec moves to expand secularism law, limit public prayer
United Kingdom· 2025-11-27
François Legault’s Coalition Avenir Québec is facing challenges as the PQ remains favoured to win the 2026 election.
If anyone can poke holes in the PQ’s currency plan, it’s Mark CarneyCanada· 2025-11-20
