Quebec Premier Legault shuffles cabinet, promises ‘shock treatment’ ahead of 2026 election | Unpublished
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Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Sidhartha Banerjee
Publication Date: September 10, 2025 - 19:26

Quebec Premier Legault shuffles cabinet, promises ‘shock treatment’ ahead of 2026 election

September 10, 2025

Quebec Premier François Legault, one year away from the general election and deeply unpopular with the electorate, announced a major cabinet shuffle on Wednesday and promised to soon present a new vision for the province’s economy.

He also pledged to make radical changes to the public service, saying the system needs a “shock treatment” to get out of its lethargy. It’s all part of a plan to revive the fortunes of his party, which according to polls is at risk of disappearing from the electoral map after it won a second mandate three years ago with a decisive majority.



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