Overview

• Legault told reporters at the close of the spring session that he remains committed to seeking a third mandate and will not step down despite mounting criticism.
• Quebec’s auditor general revealed SAAQclic cost overruns of at least $500 million, pushing total expenses beyond $1.1 billion and triggering a public inquiry.
• Poll aggregator Qc125 projects that the CAQ could see its seats drop from 86 to as few as four if an election were held today.
• Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge introduced legislation to require immigrants to adopt Quebec’s common culture and recommended reducing annual permanent immigration to 25,000.
• The government recorded a spring budget deficit of $13.6 billion, prompting S&P Global to downgrade Quebec’s credit rating and intensifying fiscal concerns.