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Quebec Premier François Legault Resigns Amid Poll Decline

1/19/2026

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François Legault, Premier of Quebec, announced his resignation on January 19, 2026, after seven years in office.
The decision followed months of declining poll numbers.
Legault said the move would let the Coalition Avenir Québec choose a new leader to better contest the Parti Québécois.
He emphasized that the next election should focus on economic restructuring and preserving the French language.

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François Legault, Premier of Quebec, announced his resignation on January 19, 2026, after seven years in office.
The decision followed months of declining poll numbers.
Legault said the move would let the Coalition Avenir Québec choose a new leader to better contest the Parti Québécois.
He emphasized that the next election should focus on economic restructuring and preserving the French language.