Quebec’s next premier outlines priorities during 1st day on the job

Christine Frechette, newly elected Coalition Avenir Quebec leader and Quebec premier-designate, speaks at a news conference in Quebec City, on Monday, April 13, 2026.

Premier-designate Christine Fréchette held her first news conference at the National Assembly, announcing she’s focused on addressing rising expenses like housing and groceries in the province. With five months until the provincial election, the new CAQ leader doesn’t have a lot of time to make her mark with voters.