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Author: Eric Andrew-Gee, Maura Forrestr
Publication Date: January 14, 2026 - 11:08

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Quebec Premier François Legault to resign ahead of fall election

January 14, 2026

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François Legault announced on Wednesday morning he will resign as Quebec Premier.

In a hastily arranged press conference at the National Assembly in Quebec City, Mr. Legault said he would step aside after nearly eight years in power, ahead of a scheduled fall election.



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