Political news and analysis
Where do the regions stand in the election campaign?Every Quebec election campaign brings back a familiar question: what place will the parties give the regions? Halfway through the campaign, it is hard to escape the conclusion that the subject is not being addressed head-on. The campaign buses are criss-crossing Quebec, certainly, but it would be difficult to point to a strong commitment, or…Read article 
Churchill Falls: A historic framework agreementEarlier this week, the governments of Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, with Ottawa present and supportive, unveiled a framework agreement that redefines the next fifty years of operation at the Churchill Falls complex. It is a historic moment in relations between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, and on the energy front as well. More ambitious…Read article
The political leap of faithYou’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.…Read article
Parliamentary Review: A Session in Two ActsRead article
The Commissioner on Sustainable Development Report: Criticism Without AccountabilityWhen 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,…Read article
New CAQ Leader: What Does Premier Fréchette’s Mandate Hold in Store?CAQ members have spoken: a second woman in Quebec’s history becomes premier. Christine Fréchette inherits François Legault’s legacy and will have the task of writing the new political chapter that lies ahead. Ms. Fréchette maintained her lead throughout the race, benefiting from the support of numerous cabinet ministers and elected members. Her victory reflects a…Read article
When Primary Care Becomes PolicyFor 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,…Read article
What Does the PQ Victory in the Chicoutimi By-Election Signal?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,…Read article
CAQ Leadership Race: What If the Regions Reclaimed Power?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…Read article
Looking Back on a Turbulent Political FallWith 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…Read article