Public Security Minister François Bonnardel will not be included in Premier François Legault’s upcoming cabinet, set to be revealed on Wednesday. Reports from various media sources have indicated Bonnardel’s exclusion from the decision-making group. Confirming the news on social media, Bonnardel revealed that Legault expressed a desire to revitalize his team, a decision that left Bonnardel disappointed as he had hoped to retain his position within the cabinet.
Expressing his disappointment, Bonnardel shared that he had aimed to continue serving the people of Quebec as part of the cabinet and had even planned to run again in the 2026 election. Despite this setback, he affirmed his commitment to representing the citizens of Granby until the current mandate concludes. Bonnardel’s absence marks the fourth vacant seat in the cabinet as part of the reshuffling process.
In recent developments, Municipal Affairs Minister Andrée Laforest resigned to pursue the mayoral position in Saguenay, while Families Minister Suzanne Roy and Agriculture Minister André Lamontagne have announced their decisions not to run for reelection in 2026.
Premier Legault is focused on rejuvenating his cabinet, introducing new faces to inject fresh energy into his government, which has faced decreasing popularity with the next general election just over a year away.
