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You’re probably familiar with the expression « taking the plunge » or « making the leap » into politics. For several weeks now, candidacy announcements have been multiplying. Political parties are unveiling the faces that will carry their organization’s colours heading into Quebec’s general election this fall. Becoming a candidate, at any level of government, is anything but trivial. […]

When it comes to sustainable development, is the Quebec government managing its resources in the interest of its population? That is the question raised by the Commissioner on Sustainable Development report, published by the Auditor General of Quebec in May 2026. Mandated to exercise parliamentary oversight over the management of funds entrusted to government departments, […]

For the first time in its history, and because the context demands it, Quebec is establishing a policy dedicated to primary care. The document, titled Innovating to Better Meet the Needs of Individuals and Communities, spans a 10 to 15 year horizon and will be implemented through successive five-year action plans. In this vision statement, […]

The temperature has dropped yet again for the current government, with a fourth consecutive defeat at the hands of the Parti Québécois in a by-election. After Jean-Talon, Terrebonne and Arthabaska, Chicoutimi has now elected a new péquiste MNA. This by-election was triggered by the resignation, last September 4, of former Municipal Affairs minister Andrée Laforest, […]

The departure of Premier Legault has opened a new political chapter in Quebec. In this story, two caucus members have chosen to enter the CAQ leadership race with the ultimate goal of becoming Premier of Quebec. Early trends in this internal campaign within the governing party appear to favour the former Minister of Economy, Innovation […]

With less than a year to go before the next general election, Quebec’s political landscape is going through an unprecedented period of transformation. Between economic uncertainty and a simmering social climate, the cards are being reshuffled. One thing is certain: nothing is decided yet. A Political Environment Under High Pressure The parliamentary session was marked […]

A cabinet reshuffle always draws attention for the new faces it introduces and the political balances it reveals. But beyond the headlines, in the current context, the exercise can prove to be a defining moment for the regions as well as for many sectors of activity.   Of course, it is essential to be prepared to […]

Alex Boissonneault’s victory for the Parti Québécois in Arthabaska confirms an underlying trend: the PQ is establishing itself more than ever as the change alternative to the current government. In doing so, it has made inroads into territory that is not necessarily favorable to it, advancing in a riding with more conservative, rural, and peri-urban […]

The Quebec Liberal Party leadership race, which concluded after several months of anticipation, failed to generate much excitement. Reserved for party members, the vote at least allowed Liberals to mobilize convincingly from within, offering a preview of what awaits at the 2026 general election. That said, the PLQ still has a great deal of work […]

From a last-minute broadcast time change to accommodate the Montreal Canadiens game, to the exclusion of the Green Party just hours before the event, the road to this first leaders’ debate was, to say the least, filled with twists and turns. Will this debate help Quebec voters and French-speaking Canadians outside Quebec make a more […]