The Premier of Quebec is the head of the provincial government, leading the executive branch and setting government priorities. The Premier is typically the leader of the party holding the most seats in the National Assembly and is formally appointed by the Lieutenant Governor. As of 2025, François Legault of the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) serves as Premier, having won elections in 2018 and 2022. The Premier chairs Cabinet, represents Quebec nationally and internationally, and wields significant political power. Quebec Premiers have historically been influential figures in Canadian politics, shaping federal-provincial relations and national debates about Quebec's place in Canada.