Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet to leave politics at end of term

Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet announced on June 17, 2026, that he will not seek another term in the Oct. 5 provincial election. Boulet, a member of the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ), made the announcement in his riding of Trois-Rivières.

First elected in 2018, Boulet has served in various cabinet roles under former Premier François Legault and the current Premier Christine Fréchette. He expressed a desire to pursue other professional opportunities after eight years in government, having held portfolios including labour, immigration, economy, and Canadian relations.

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he wants to seek out other professional opportunities after eight years in portfolios such as labour, immigration, economy and Canadian relations.

Boulet's departure follows a trend within the CAQ, with about 30 legislature members, including several high-profile ministers, also choosing not to run again. Despite the party's current low polling numbers, Boulet asserted that this factor did not influence his decision. He affirmed his full support for Premier Fréchette.

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the party’s low polling numbers didn’t factor in his decision to leave, adding that Fréchette has his full support.