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Quebec Premier Legault's Rightward Shift Amid Dissent

10/1/2025

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Quebec Premier François Legault faces a pivotal moment at a party convention amid slipping popularity and dissent.
Polls show he could lose all 83 seats in election, underscoring the scale of the challenge.
He signals a rightward shift with deep public-service cuts, appoints a former police officer as public security minister, and pledges to lead into the 2026 election.

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Story summary

Quebec Premier François Legault faces a pivotal moment at a party convention amid slipping popularity and dissent.
Polls show he could lose all 83 seats in election, underscoring the scale of the challenge.
He signals a rightward shift with deep public-service cuts, appoints a former police officer as public security minister, and pledges to lead into the 2026 election.