Quebec Premier François Legault has announced he is stepping down, putting an end to a dominant run in provincial politics that saw him lead the party he founded to two majority governments. "From startups in business and politics, François Legault has demonstrated the value of thinking big, taking risks and working hard," wrote Carney. “Despite our profound disagreements on the reasons behind our current collective difficulties and on the future of Quebec, François Legault has always been sincere in his desire to improve the fate of the Quebec nation,” St-Pierre Plamondon wrote. WATCH | Quebecers react to François Legault's resignation: Here’s what Quebecers think about François Legault’s resignation | Duration 1:29 In his resignation speech Wednesday, Premier François Legault said Quebecers are looking for a change in leadership. WATCH | What this means for the CAQ: Why Quebec’s premier is stepping down, and what it means for the party François Legault founded | Duration 3:56 Premier François Legault had repeated several times that he was holding down the fort despite growing challenges.

Source: CBC News January 14, 2026 21:43 UTC