Francois Legault leaves Quebec, a richer province but often at odds with the rest of Canada.

Francois Legault leaves Quebec, a richer province but often at odds with the rest of Canada.

Open this photo in gallery: François Legault will be remembered for the rhetorical landscape he left behind, rather than for concrete achievements such as infrastructure or government programs.Jacques Boissino/The Canadian Press François Legault had the opportunity to travel the world as Premier of Quebec. His state is home to dozens of international missions and trade … Read more

Legault speaks about French identity in Montreal, Quebec, during final question period speech | CBC News

Quebec Premier François Legault waves to the stands during his final question period as premier in the Quebec City parliament on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

François Legault appeared Thursday morning in parliament for his final question period as prime minister before leaving office next week. He will remain MNA for L’Assomption after the Parti Avenir Québec selects his successor as party leader and prime minister on April 12. Legault told reporters as he entered Parliament on Thursday that the moment … Read more