CAQ holds closed-door meeting to pick interim leader after losing all seats
The party that held 90 seats four years ago won zero in Monday's election, taking just 13 per cent of the vote.
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The Coalition Avenir Québec held a closed-door executive council meeting Saturday to choose an interim leader, with a public announcement coming in the coming days. The party that governed Quebec with 90 seats went from majority government to zero seats in Monday's election, capturing just 13 per cent of the vote.
Christine Fréchette, who became premier after winning a leadership race, resigned as CAQ leader on Tuesday, the day after the party's complete collapse. She lost her own riding in Trois-Rivières. "I leave with the feeling of having served Quebec to the best of my ability," Fréchette said at the National Assembly.
As HighOnCity reported in October, Fréchette's departure came swiftly after the election defeat. The interim leader's name has not yet been announced, nor has a specific date been set for when the selection will become public beyond "coming days."
Who will the CAQ choose as interim leader?
What is the party's strategy to rebuild after losing all representation?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
How many seats did the CAQ win in Monday's election?
The CAQ won zero seats in the election held on Monday, October 12, 2026, down from 90 seats in the previous election four years prior.
When did Christine Fréchette resign as CAQ leader?
Christine Fréchette resigned as CAQ leader on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the day after the party's election defeat.
What percentage of the vote did the CAQ receive?
The CAQ captured 13 per cent of the vote in Monday's election on October 12, 2026.
