Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Quebec Premier Francois Legault Resigns
Quebec's Premier, Francois Legault, is stepping down after leading the province for over seven years.
He announced his resignation on January 14, 2024.
The next election in Quebec must happen by October 5, 2024.
Polls suggest that his party, the Coalition Avenir Quebec, might lose to the Parti Quebecois, a party that wants Quebec to become independent from Canada.
Legault's resignation comes as his party faces challenges in the upcoming election.
The Parti Quebecois is promising to hold another referendum on splitting from Canada, although a majority of Quebecers are against the idea.
Legault's party has governed Quebec for over seven years, focusing on more provincial autonomy within Canada.
Quebec Premier Francois Legault is resigning after more than seven years in office.
Legault announced his resignation on January 14, 2024, citing the good of his party and Quebec.
The next election in Quebec must be held by October 5, 2024, with polls indicating a potential win for the separatist Parti Quebecois.
The Parti Quebecois leads in recent polls with 35% support, promising another referendum on Quebec's independence.
Legault's Coalition Avenir Quebec party has seen a decline in support, currently polling at 19%.
- Who
- Quebec Premier Francois Legault
- What
- Resignation from office
- When
- January 14, 2024
- Where
- Quebec, Canada
- Why
- After more than seven years in office, with polls indicating potential election loss to the Parti Quebecois
Coalition Avenir Quebec
Parti Quebecois
Leadership and Governance
Coalition Avenir Quebec
Legault's CAQ party has governed Quebec for over seven years, focusing on more provincial autonomy within Canada.
Parti Quebecois
The Parti Quebecois advocates for Quebec's independence from Canada and plans to hold a referendum on the issue.
Public Support
Coalition Avenir Quebec
The CAQ has seen a decline in support, with recent polls showing them in third place.
Parti Quebecois
The Parti Quebecois leads in recent polls, indicating potential victory in the upcoming election.
- Premier
- Francois Legault
- Party
- Coalition Avenir Quebec
- Resignation Date
- January 14, 2024
- Next Election
- By October 5, 2024
- Province
- Quebec, Canada
- Parti Quebecois Support
- 35%
- Liberal Party Support
- 20%
- CAQ Support
- 19%