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Quebec Cabinet Shake-Up: Bonnardel Out, Elections Ahead

9/10/2025

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Quebec's Public Security Minister François Bonnardel will be removed from cabinet in Premier François Legault's upcoming shuffle.
Bonnardel expressed disappointment, as he planned to run in the 2026 election.
His removal follows testimony at the Gallant commission regarding the SAAQ's costly digital transition project.
Ministers André Lamontagne and Suzanne Roy will also step down for new nominations.
The National Assembly's new session is postponed to September 30 to accommodate these changes.

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Quebec's Public Security Minister François Bonnardel will be removed from cabinet in Premier François Legault's upcoming shuffle.
Bonnardel expressed disappointment, as he planned to run in the 2026 election.
His removal follows testimony at the Gallant commission regarding the SAAQ's costly digital transition project.
Ministers André Lamontagne and Suzanne Roy will also step down for new nominations.
The National Assembly's new session is postponed to September 30 to accommodate these changes.