Incoming Quebec premier asks lieutenant-governor to skip cabinet's swearing-in - CBC
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MontrealLt.-Gov. Manon Jeannotte will sit out the ceremony, in what will be a political first. In a letter sent Monday, Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon stated his incoming government will not allow a representative of the monarchy to preside over the event. Lieutenant-governor will watch event from screenListen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Quebec's lieutenant-governor Manon Jeannotte will not be attending the swearing-in of ministers at the National Assembly on Wednesday. (Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press)Wednesday will mark a historic moment for Quebec and its ties to the monarchy. It will be the first time that the lieutenant-governor — a representative of the monarchy — will not preside over the swearing-in ceremony of a new government's cabinet at the National Assembly. Lt.-Gov.
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Incoming Quebec premier asks lieutenant-governor to skip cabinet's swearing-in
MontrealIn a letter sent Monday to Lt.-Gov. Manon Jeannotte, the Parti Québécois leader stated his incoming government will not allow a representative of the British Crown to preside over the event. Court to hear emergency bid to force newly elected Quebec politicians to swear oath to monarchCBC News · Posted: Oct 20, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour agoListen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. PQ Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has already stated he will once again refuse to swear allegiance to King Charles. (Sylvain Roy Roussel/Radio-Canada)Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has formally asked the province's lieutenant-governor to stay away from his new cabinet’s swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday. In a letter sent Monday to Lt.-Gov. Manon Jeannotte, the Parti Québécois leader stated his incoming government will not allow a representative of the British Crown to preside over the event.
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