Quebec Premier François Legault walks to a news conference to announce his resignation in Quebec City, on Jan. 14, 2026. The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot
One day after Quebec Premier François Legault said he would resign ahead of the October election, at least one high-profile minister has come out publicly to say she is considering a bid to replace him.
Speaking to reporters in the Montreal area, Economy Minister Christine Fréchette said, “I can see that my name was mentioned many times” as a possible successor to Legault.
