François Legault

The Legault government adopts Bill 21, which becomes the subject of political and legal challenges concerning religious freedom and equality.

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Legault acknowledges racism but rejects its characterisation as systemic, provoking strong criticism, particularly following the death of Joyce Echaquan.

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The language reform prompts strong criticism from English-speaking, Indigenous and rights advocacy groups.

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The government abandons and then revives the project under a new justification, fuelling accusations of inconsistency and electoral opportunism.

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Legault intensifies pressure on Ottawa over the number of temporary residents and their impact on housing, services and the French language.

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Quebec invests heavily in Northvolt before the project's failure and acknowledges substantial losses of public funds.

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The government suspends the project, commissions a new analysis and then accepts a revised version, prompting criticism over delays and policy reversals.

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The CAQ majority approves a substantial pay increase for elected representatives, including the Premier, during a cost-of-living crisis.

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The government finances the Kings' visit to Quebec City, a decision strongly criticised during public-sector negotiations.

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Quebec imposes curfews, prompting debate over their effectiveness, proportionality and social impacts.

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Legault states that the situation is not as dramatic as some claim and defends an interim target above the provincial standard.

The crisis in long-term care facilities prompts extensive criticism of government preparedness and management.

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A former Parti Québécois minister, Legault establishes the CAQ and relegates sovereignty to a secondary priority, prompting accusations of a political U-turn.

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Legault promotes a study arguing that a sovereign Quebec would enjoy substantial financial flexibility; its assumptions are strongly disputed.

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As Health Minister, Legault attends a fundraising dinner bringing together pharmaceutical and medical executives, raising ethical questions despite the legality of the event.

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