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

Featured January 16, 2026 1 min read 0 views

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

Man, left, speaking strongly

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.

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