# Quebec ministerial appointments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/quebec-ministerial-appointments
> Updated: 2026-10-22T18:12:37.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Quebec government has announced new ministerial appointments within the cabinet. Natalie Bisaillon has been named Minister of Natural Resources and Forests, with additional responsibilities for the Chaudière-Appalaches and Centre-du-Québec regions. Local officials, including the Mayor of Drummondville and the Mayor of Saint-Elzéar, have expressed interest in discussing regional development, labor shortages, and healthcare funding with her.

Simultaneously, Meggie Richard, the MNA for Duplessis, has been appointed Minister of Regions and Land Use under the leadership of Paul St-Pierre-Plamondon. Regional leaders in Côte-Nord, including the Mayor of Sept-Îles and the Prefect of Manicouagan, welcomed the appointment, noting her familiarity with regional challenges such as demographics and labor. Stakeholders have also indicated intentions to engage the new minister regarding healthcare access and the Essor Côte-Nord — Nitassinan program.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Meggie Richard appointed Minister of Regions and Land Use

Meggie Richard has been named Quebec's Minister of Regions and Land Use, a move welcomed by Côte-Nord officials as a step toward addressing regional demographics and healthcare needs.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meggie-richard-appointed-minister-of-regions-and-land-use

### 2026-10-22: Natalie Bisaillon appointed minister for Chaudière-Appalaches and Centre-du-Québec

Natalie Bisaillon has been named Quebec's Minister of Natural Resources and Forests and minister responsible for the Chaudière-Appalaches and Centre-du-Québec regions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/natalie-bisaillon-appointed-minister-for-chaudire-appalaches-and-centre-du-qubec

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