François Legault

François Legault

politician Canada

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.

Born on Jun 29, 1967 (58 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
11 wks
Reach
474,515
Power
21,061$
Sentiment
4.88
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 6 4.67 0.55% +110% 38,005,238 441,351 $1,700,000 19,742$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 33,164 $2,700,000 1,319$
Totals 7 105,891,249 474,515 $4,400,000 21,061$
Interactive World Map

Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Quebec Premier François Legault's government has invoked the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to pass a number of recent bills. 3

The Globe and Mail: The notwithstanding clause is running rampant. Is it time for the ‘thermonuclear’ option?

Canada Canada: Premier François Legault's strategy involves a $200-billion plan to develop new clean-power generation facilities. 8

The Globe and Mail: Hydro-Québec becomes net importer of power in reversal from past years

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Quebec Premier Francois Legault's government has passed a number of secularism laws in the Canadian province. 5

BBC: Quebec moves to expand secularism law, limit public prayer

Canada Canada: The PQ has been soaring in the polls for almost two years now while François Legault’s CAQ government is struggling in public opinion. 4

The Globe and Mail: Quebec Liberals denounce PQ leader’s independent currency plan

Canada Canada: Quebec Premier François Legault is warning that 30,000 forestry jobs could be lost in the province because of Canada’s trade war with the United States. 4

The Globe and Mail: Legault sets off alarm bells by warning of potential forestry job losses as trade war continues