Premier Christine Fréchette met with Quebec’s lieutenant‑governor on Saturday, August 27, 2026, to formally dissolve the National Assembly. The dissolution marks the official start of a 39‑day election campaign that will culminate in a provincial vote on October 5, 2026.
Under Quebec’s constitutional framework, a provincial election cannot be held until the legislature has been dissolved by the lieutenant‑governor on the advice of the premier. The meeting between Fréchette and the lieutenant‑governor satisfied that requirement, and the lieutenant‑governor signed the order that ends the current legislative session.
The 39‑day period gives political parties a defined window to present platforms, hold rallies and engage voters across the province. With the election date set for early October, the campaign will run through late September, after which the results will be tallied and a new government formed.
Quebec law mandates that the National Assembly be dissolved before any provincial election, a step intended to ensure a clear break between legislative business and campaign activities. By acting on August 27, the premier has aligned the dissolution with the legal timetable, allowing the election process to proceed without procedural delays.
When the polls close on October 5, the votes will be counted according to the province’s electoral procedures, and the composition of the next National Assembly will be determined. The newly elected members will reconvene the legislature, ending the election period and beginning the next parliamentary term.
The dissolution took place 39 days before the scheduled October 5 poll, matching the length prescribed for the campaign period. This timing ensures that the election timetable conforms to the schedule set out in provincial legislation.