Quebec Premier Legault Is Pushing for More Provincial Powers Amid Sagging Polls

Quebec Premier Legault Is Pushing for More Provincial Powers Amid Sagging Polls
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (R) and Quebec Premier Francois Legault meet, in Quebec City, on June 10, 2024. The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot
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Quebec’s premier says he wants to find new powers to boost his province’s autonomy within Canada, but experts are keeping their expectations in check.

Facing disappointing polls and a simmering conflict with the federal government over immigration, Quebec Premier François Legault last week announced the creation of a new committee to study the province’s rights and enhance its powers within the federation.