Gilles Bélanger named new Digital Affairs Minister after Caire ...
Orford MNA Gilles Bélanger will join the CAQ cabinet on Friday in Quebec City.
ground.newsI don’t have live access to up-to-the-minute news in this moment, but here’s what I can share based on recent public records up to early 2025 and notable 2026 mentions.
- Gilles Bélanger (Quebec CAQ politician, representing Orford) was reported as being appointed Minister of Cybersecurity and Digital Technology in February 2025 as part of a cabinet adjustment following Éric Cairo’s resignation. This move elevated Bélanger to a senior digital affairs role in the Quebec government.[1]
- Bélanger has previously served as a parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Finance and to the Premier, with responsibilities including broadband internet deployment and digital connectivity projects, and he has been active in the CAQ government since his 2018 election win in Orford.[2]
Key notes from 2026 context
- There have been outlets discussing Bélanger’s status in 2026, including reports about leadership changes and cabinet reshuffles. One source notes Bélanger’s departure from the CAQ cabinet in connection with a broader reshuffle around Fréchette’s cabinet, suggesting ongoing cabinet dynamics in Quebec politics.[7]
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