Quebec Premier to Prorogue Legislature, With New Session Starting Oct. 19

Quebec Premier François Legault responds to the Opposition during question period on Oct. 7, 2021, at the legislature in Quebec City. Legault says he will prorogue the province's legislature and a new session will begin on Oct. 19. The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot

Quebec Premier François Legault says he will prorogue the province’s legislature and a new session will begin Oct. 19.

Legault made the announced Thursday afternoon in a news release, but the decision must be approved by his cabinet and it won’t be official until it is proclaimed by the lieutenant-governor.