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Lawmakers from MNAs claim that the CAQ caucus has reestablished its internal cohesion

Discord among Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) legislators has reportedly been addressed, according to the officials themselves, despite public display of disagreements over the past week.

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2025 September 22 . 5:53 PM

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Quebec's CAQ caucus has restored its internal cohesion, according to MNAs.

Lawmakers from MNAs claim that the CAQ caucus has reestablished its internal cohesion

The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) held a meeting on an unspecified day to take stock after last week's reshuffle, which saw changes in several key positions. The meeting, held without the attendance of Granby MNA François Bonnardel, was also marked by the absence of Maïté Blanchette Vezina, the former Minister of Natural Resources.

Maïté Blanchette Vezina, a Quebec lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Natural Resources and Forests under Legault's government, expressed her disappointment after losing her position last week. Similarly, François Bonnardel, who previously held the position of Minister of Public Security, made his dissatisfaction known after being removed from his position, but the article does not provide further details about his feelings.

Despite the unrest, the CAQ has assured the province that harmony has been restored within their parliamentary group. Luc Provencal, Member for Beauce-Nord, and Simon Allaire, Member for Maskinonge, both stated that the CAQ caucus was united behind their leader.

It is not mentioned whether any other members voiced their dissatisfaction with the reshuffle during the CAQ meet. The article does not provide any new information about the reshuffled cabinet under François Legault's government, directing readers to a separate article titled "'Shock treatment': Who's in and out of Legault's reshuffled cabinet?" for more details.

The report was first published in French on Sept. 18, 2025, by The Canadian Press. The article does not mention the attendance or absence of François Bonnardel during the CAQ meet. Some members were reportedly unhappy with the reshuffle, but the extent of the discontent remains unclear. Maïté Blanchette Vézina was expected to arrive later at the CAQ meet, but further details about her arrival were not provided.