Who could the CAQ’s next leader and Quebec’s next premier be?

We go over some of the CAQ ministers who have thrown, or could throw, their name in the ring to replace François Legault as Quebec premier.

Jan 16, 2026 | Featured

School absenteeism is growing across Canada and skyrocketing in these Quebec districts

The rate of school absenteeism has grown over the last few years, according to public school district data obtained by CBC News. Some kids are now relying on organizations after missing months, even years of school.

Jan 16, 2026 | Featured

Can Montreal’s light-rail train network withstand Canadian winters?

Thousands of commuters relying on new light-rail transit systems in Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa were disappointed Thursday, when all three cities saw their new train lines face either complete or partial shutdowns after a heavy overnight snowfall, prompting questions about...

Jan 16, 2026 | Featured

From businessman to Quebec premier: A look back on François Legault’s political rise

François Legault spent a lifetime climbing the rungs of Quebec’s corporate and political ladders before stepping down from a position that had become increasingly lonely — key members of his cabinet abandoning ship and his once staggering popularity plummeting.

Jan 16, 2026 | Featured

Man faces manslaughter charge after woman allegedly pushed from balcony dies

The man arrested after a woman was allegedly pushed from a third-storey balcony in Montreal on New Year’s Day has now been charged with manslaughter.

Jan 16, 2026 | Featured

Quebec Premier François Legault announces resignation

Legault announced his resignation on Wednesday. The party he founded, the Coalition Avenir Québec, will have just months to choose a new leader ahead of the vote set for this fall.

Jan 15, 2026 | Featured

Here’s what Quebecers think about François Legault’s resignation

In his resignation speech Wednesday, Premier François Legault said Quebecers are looking for a change in leadership. CBC spoke to people in the Greater Montreal area and in Legault’s riding of L’Assomption, Que., to get their thoughts on the announcement.

Jan 15, 2026 | Featured

Quebec moves from pap tests to more sensitive HPV screening in effort to catch cancer...

Quebec is replacing pap tests with a more sensitive human papillomavirus test to detect cervical cancer earlier. The rollout aims to improve screening across the province and future self-swab tests could make prevention even more accessible.

Jan 15, 2026 | Featured

Mixed reactions pour in following François Legault’s resignation

Members of the opposition, the mayor of Montreal and premiers react to François Legault’s decision to step down as premier of Quebec after more than seven years at the helm.

Jan 15, 2026 | Featured

Why Quebec’s premier is stepping down, and what it means for the party François Legault...

Premier François Legault had repeated several times that he was holding down the fort despite growing challenges. But those challenges turned out to be too much, and he says he recognizes Quebecers needed change.

Jan 15, 2026 | Featured