CAQ Premier-elect Christine Frechette celebrates after winning the CAQ leadership race, in Drummondville, Que., on April 12, 2026. The Canadian Press/Christopher Katsarov
Christine Fréchette has won the leadership of the governing Coalition Avenir Québec and will be sworn in as Quebec’s new premier after winning nearly 58 percent of the vote on April 12.
Fréchette is replacing François Legault as premier of Quebec and leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ).
