Premier of Québec, Executive Council of Québec

How it's filled

In plain words: Appointed by the Lieutenant Governor of Québec
Exact method: Appointed by the Lieutenant Governor under the Great Seal from among the members of the Executive Council and holds office during pleasure (Executive Power Act, s. 4); by convention, the leader who has the confidence of the National Assembly.
Chosen by: Lieutenant Governor of Québec
Seats: 1

Source: legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca, checked Oct 11, 2026

Christine Fréchette ÉCF-CAQ since April 2026 Report Source: assnat.qc.ca, checked Oct 11, 2026 (+1 more)

legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca · checked Oct 11, 2026 Executive Power Act (CQLR c. E-18) s. 4(1): a Prime Minister appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor under the Great Seal, during pleasure, ex officio president of the Conseil exécutif. For: Premier of Québec
legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca · checked Oct 11, 2026 official French name: premier ministre du Québec For: Premier of Québec in French
quebec.ca · checked Oct 11, 2026 Office of the Premier (Montréal line), as published by the source. For: Office of the Premier (Montréal line)
quebec.ca · checked Oct 11, 2026 Office of the Premier (Québec City), as published by the source. For: Office of the Premier (Québec City)
assnat.qc.ca · checked Oct 11, 2026 National Assembly: after dissolution, ministers stay in office until their successors are appointed, even if not re-elected. For: Christine Fréchette, current term
quebec.ca · checked Oct 11, 2026 Québec government: "La 33e première ministre assermentée", sworn in by the Lieutenant Governor on 15 April (2026). For: Christine Fréchette, current term
ledevoir.com · checked Oct 11, 2026 Le Devoir: Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is Premier-designate after the 5 October 2026 election. For: Appointment, October 21, 2026
ici.radio-canada.ca · checked Oct 11, 2026 Radio-Canada, 2026-10-09: PQ Executive Council to be presented on 21 October; PQ members sworn in 15 October, Liberals 19 October. For: Appointment, October 21, 2026