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 (57 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
10 wks
Reach
363,252
Power
16,249$
Sentiment
5.38
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 8 5.38 0.48% +100% 38,005,238 363,252 $1,700,000 16,249$
Totals 8 38,005,238 363,252 $1,700,000 16,249$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Quebec Premier François Legault is facing a setback due to the downgrade of the province's credit rating. 4

The Globe and Mail: S&P downgrades Quebec’s credit rating, citing debt and deficits

Canada Canada: Quebec Premier François Legault, who had long been opposed to pipelines crossing his province, said in March that he is open to energy projects. 6

The Globe and Mail: Majority of Canadians support construction of East-West oil and gas pipeline, poll finds

Canada Canada: The law imposing stricter French language requirements was passed into law last year by Premier François Legault’s government. 5

The Globe and Mail: Quebec’s language law and Alberta’s power imports fuel U.S. trade grievances

Canada Canada: Premier Francois Legault has said the budget will include funding for the province’s investment arm. 7

The Globe and Mail: Quebec budget expected to include record deficit, measures to address U.S. tariff threats

Canada Canada: Quebeckers, for instance, were once opposed to cross-country pipelines that would open new markets for western crude and natural gas but are suddenly warming to the idea, according to Premier François Legault. 5

The Globe and Mail: Globe editorial: What this campaign is missing: a real vision for a new Canada