Next week, Legault plans to restructure his office.
The Quebec government is currently navigating through a series of significant changes, with the impending departure of Minister Andrée Laforest and the upcoming cabinet reshuffle being the most notable.
Andrée Laforest, a member of the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ), has announced her departure to run for the mayor of Saguenay. This departure will free up the position of Minister of Municipal Affairs, which she has held since the CAQ came to power in 2018. The by-election in the Chicoutimi riding, triggered by Laforest's departure, will be the fifth to occur since 2022.
The cabinet reshuffle, led by François Legault, is scheduled for next week. The reshuffle is intended to give a new impetus to the government team and make room for new ideas. However, no new details about the composition of the new cabinet or the individuals appointed to the positions have been released yet.
In other news, the National Assembly's parliamentary session has been postponed by two weeks due to prorogation. The prorogation was proclaimed by the Lieutenant Governor, Manon Jeannotte, and the council of ministers must adopt a decree for the National Assembly's prorogation. The return of elected officials to the National Assembly will be postponed until September 30.
The SAAQclic incident, which has been a source of controversy for the government, continues to cast a shadow. It has been revealed that the highest-ranking official of the SAAQ was unaware of the cost overruns. The government is currently facing difficulties as it struggles in the polls and is tarnished by the SAAQclic saga and the end of the battery manufacturer Northvolt in Monteregie.
On a separate note, Bill 106 on the remuneration and performance of doctors will continue from where it was left off in the spring. No new information regarding the bill's progress has been provided.
In the courtroom, the accused of child abandonment, a 34-year-old woman, briefly appeared in court. No further details about the case are available at this time.
Upon the resumption of work on September 30, the Prime Minister intends to deliver a speech. The pre-session caucus of the CAQ deputies has been postponed to a later, undisclosed date.
As these events unfold, Quebec politics remains a dynamic and intriguing field to watch. Stay tuned for more updates.
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