Quebec Premier Considers Provincial Constitution Before 2026 Election

François Legault responds to committee report proposing measures to boost Quebec's autonomy, including drafting its own constitution.

Quebec Premier François Legault has expressed openness to adopting a provincial constitution before the next election in October 2026, though no firm commitment has been made.
A government-appointed committee recently released a report with 42 recommendations aimed at increasing Quebec's autonomy within Canada, including removing references to the monarchy from laws and negotiating new agreements with Ottawa.
The opposition Liberal Party has already passed a motion supporting a Quebec constitution, proposing it include protections for the province's English-speaking minority.
Experts suggest drafting a constitution could be a complex and lengthy process, with some recommendations requiring federal negotiations that are unlikely to gain traction under the current federal government.
The initiative is seen by some as an attempt by Legault's Coalition Avenir Québec to appeal to nationalist voters as the party lags behind the sovereigntist Parti Québécois in recent polls.