Support for Legault is tanking in Quebec & most voters say they want a change in government

A new Léger survey suggests that Quebec Premier François Legault is quickly losing the confidence of voters across the province.

According to the poll, published May 13, approximately 32% of respondents say they're satisfied with the current CAQ government. Meanwhile, 61% say they are dissatisfied, including 30% who are very dissatisfied.

That discontent appears to be translating into a desire for political change. When asked whether the CAQ should remain in power after the next election, 63% of respondents said they would prefer a new government to assume power in 2026.

Legault has served as Quebec's premier since 2018, when his Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) party ended nearly 15 years of Liberal rule. A former Parti Québécois MNA and co-founder of Air Transat, Legault launched the CAQ in 2011 with a platform promising a more business-friendly and nationalist approach to provincial politics — without promoting sovereignty. He went on to win a second majority mandate in 2022.

But the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue native's personal popularity is also showing signs of wear. Just 21% of respondents say he would make the best premier, compared to 24% who chose Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon. That puts Legault's party in third place — and down four points from the last survey.

In terms of voting intentions, the CAQ is now polling at 20% support after nearly seven years in office, trailing behind the PQ at 33% and just behind the Quebec Liberals at 21%.

On the topic of sovereignty, 32% of Quebecers said they support separating from Canada (up three points from March), while 59% say they would vote against it.

Barring an early election, Quebecers are scheduled to return to the polls by October 5, 2026

The survey was conducted online from May 9 to 11, using responses from 1,051 Quebecers. You can read the full results here.

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