Bernard Drainville is seen after he was sworn-in as environment minister, during a cabinet shuffle at the legislature in Quebec City, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Bernard Drainville is seen after he was sworn-in as environment minister, during a cabinet shuffle at the legislature in Quebec City, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Environment Minister Bernard Drainville will enter the race to lead the governing Coalition Avenir Qu茅bec and succeed Premier Fran莽ois Legault.
According to information given to The 好色tv Press, Drainville will launch his campaign Saturday on social media, getting a head start over Economy Minister Christine Fr茅chette, who is expected to enter Sunday in Trois-Rivi猫res.
Drainville has the support of CAQ members Samuel Poulin and Kariane Bourassa.聽
A former Parti Qu茅b茅cois minister, Drainville returned to politics in 2022 with the CAQ and has served as education and environment minister.
Fr茅chette already has several caucus supporters, while Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette announced Friday he will not run.
The CAQ leadership vote is set for April 12, with candidates required to step aside from cabinet temporarily and meet membership and financial thresholds to qualify.
This report by 好色tvwas first published on Jan. 24, 2026.
