Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon unveils new cabinet

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Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has unveiled a 22-member cabinet following the Parti Québécois' minority government victory in the October 5 election. The new administration includes several veteran politicians and newcomers, with key appointments including Catherine Gentilcore as Vice-Premier, Minister of Immigration, and Minister responsible for Quebec's accession to independence.

Other significant appointments include Marie-Karlynn Laflamme as Minister of Health, Joël Arseneau as Minister of Education, and Nicolas Marceau as Minister of Finance. Anne Nguyen has been named Minister Delegate to Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs, while Meggie Richard will serve as Minister responsible for Regions and the North Shore.

The swearing-in ceremony was notable for the absence of Lieutenant-Governor Manon Jeannotte, who did not preside over the event at the request of the Premier. This move aligns with the party's stance against the presence of the British Crown in Quebec's democratic institutions. Additionally, the government has committed to several policy goals, including the establishment of a new forestry regime and the implementation of a minimum of three weeks of paid vacation for workers.

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Catherine Gentilcore · Lawrence David · Manon Jeannotte · Parti Québécois · Paul St-Pierre Plamondon · Quebec

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[● 3 SOURCES] Lieutenant-Governor Manon Jeannotte did not preside over the cabinet swearing-in ceremony. canadanewsmedia.ca · hnonline.sk
[● 3 SOURCES] Joël Arseneau was appointed Minister of Education. magaspesie.ca · macotenord.com · www.lesaffaires.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Marie-Karlynn Laflamme was appointed Minister of Health. magaspesie.ca · ckaj.org · macotenord.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Parti Québécois won a minority government in the October 5 election. canadanewsmedia.ca · hnonline.sk
[○ 1 SOURCE] Meggie Richard was appointed Minister responsible for Regions. www.lemanic.ca
[● 6 SOURCES] Catherine Gentilcore was appointed Vice-Premier, Minister of Immigration, and Minister responsible for Quebec's accession to independence. magaspesie.ca · ckaj.org · macotenord.com · looniepolitics.com · www.lesaffaires.com · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Paul St-Pierre Plamondon announced a 22-person cabinet for the Parti Québécois. magaspesie.ca · www.marioasselin.com · www.lesaffaires.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Lawrence David filed an emergency injunction to force the government to swear allegiance to the King. canadanewsmedia.ca
[○ 1 SOURCE] The government intends to establish a minimum of three weeks of paid vacation for workers. www.narcity.com