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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
2025 Economic Update: Key Measures to RememberFinances A $12.4 B Deficit The budget balance shows a deficit of $12.4 B, representing 1.9% of GDP, after transfers of revenues dedicated to the Generations Fund. $8.3 B over Five Years to Protect the Purchasing Power of Quebecers in the Current Economic Context The financial impact of these new initiatives totals $65 M in…Read article
2025 Federal BudgetRead article
Municipal races to watch in your regionsOn November 2nd, Quebecers will head to the polls to elect their future municipal representatives. Whether you are a politics enthusiast or a newcomer, the Catapulte team has brought together, on a single platform, its analyses of the races to watch. To receive updates Cities and municipalities will be added every week by our team.…Read article
Cabinet Reshuffle: What Does It Mean for the Regions?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…Read article
Analysis of the Arthabaska By-ElectionAlex 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…Read article
Pablo Rodriguez Elected Leader of the Quebec Liberal Party: A Double Challenge AheadThe 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…Read article
End-of-Session ReviewRead article
Modernizing Quebec’s Forest Regime: Why Now?The Coalition Avenir Québec government tabled a new bill on April 23, 2025 to modernize the forest regime. We are talking about the collective framework within which the industry operates to harvest our natural forest resource. These are the rules and practices governing harvesting and distribution. It is the guardian of the balance between…Read article