Frchette and Drainville Face Off in First CAQ Leadership Debate

CanadaAt the Coalition Avenir Québec caucus meeting on Jan. 27 in Trois-Rivières, François Legault was greeted by Bernard Drainville and Christine Fréchette, two former ministers who are vying to succeed him as party leader. The Canadian Press/Patrice BergeronThe Canadian Press3/21/2026|Updated: 3/21/20260:00Tensions flared Saturday in Quebec City as Christine Fréchette and Bernard Drainville faced off in the first debate to succeed Premier François Legault as leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec.The proposed “third link” bridge connecting Quebec City and Lévis quickly moved to the centre of the clash.