Huh…they’ve both voted themselves off the non-island before anyone else could.
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Both are doing poorly, and both are getting out before somebody else gets them out. Crombie announced she would resign back in September after a weak show of support for the leader at the Ontario Liberal convention on the back of a third-place election finish.
In a hastily arranged news conference at the National Assembly in Quebec City, Mr. Legault said he would step aside after more than seven years in power amidst declining poll numbers and a series of contentious reforms. He said he will stay on as Premier until his party, the Coalition Avenir Québec, has chosen a new leader.“Quebeckers want change and, among other things, a change of Premier,” he said.
The announcement shakes up Quebec’s political landscape, with the Parti Québécois leading in the polls and promising a third sovereignty referendum in a first mandate. That adds to the uncertainty around national unity stemming from a growing Alberta independence movement and U.S. President Donald Trump’s previous threats to turn Canada into the 51st state.
Crombie had vowed to stay on as leader after returning the Liberals to official party status in February 2025, but failing to win her own seat or any ridings in Mississauga.
She initially said she would learn from the vote and stay on, changing her mind hours later and announcing a plan to resign. At the time, she said she would stay in post until her successor was chosen. Crombie has rarely been seen at events for the party since. On Wednesday, Crombie confirmed she would immediately stand down.
Quebec Premier François Legault to resign ahead of fall election — The Globe and Mail
He will remain in his post until the Coalition Avenir Québec has chosen a leader
Ontario Liberals announce Bonnie Crombie will step down immediately — Global News
Crombie announced she would resign back in September after a weak show of support for the leader at the Ontario Liberal convention on the back of a third-place election finish.
In a hastily arranged news conference at the National Assembly in Quebec City, Mr. Legault said he would step aside after more than seven years in power amidst declining poll numbers and a series of contentious reforms. He said he will stay on as Premier until his party, the Coalition Avenir Québec, has chosen a new leader.“Quebeckers want change and, among other things, a change of Premier,” he said.
The announcement shakes up Quebec’s political landscape, with the Parti Québécois leading in the polls and promising a third sovereignty referendum in a first mandate. That adds to the uncertainty around national unity stemming from a growing Alberta independence movement and U.S. President Donald Trump’s previous threats to turn Canada into the 51st state.
Crombie had vowed to stay on as leader after returning the Liberals to official party status in February 2025, but failing to win her own seat or any ridings in Mississauga.
She initially said she would learn from the vote and stay on, changing her mind hours later and announcing a plan to resign. At the time, she said she would stay in post until her successor was chosen. Crombie has rarely been seen at events for the party since. On Wednesday, Crombie confirmed she would immediately stand down.