One day after Quebec Premier François Legault said he would resign ahead of the October election, at least one high-profile minister has come out publicly to say she is considering a bid to replace him.
Speaking to reporters in the Montreal area, Economy Minister Christine Fréchette said, “I can see that my name was mentioned many times” as a possible successor to Legault.
“I am considering the party leadership. I will reflect on that in the coming days, so I will talk with colleagues, also with my family, other actors in society, and let you know the outcome of that reflection,” said Fréchette, who earlier in the day received the backing of another cabinet minister—Gilles Bélanger, who heads the cybersecurity portfolio….