Quebec premier says he's not going anywhere as legislative session ends

MONTREAL — Following a legislative session dominated by an embarrassing scandal and persistent queries about his political future, Quebec Premier François Legault insists he’s not bothered by withering criticism from his opponents, and remains focused on the economy.

On Friday, Legault told reporters that his Coalition Avenir Québec government displayed “courage” in recent months as the province faced economic threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. And he brushed off repeated questions about his government’s waning popularity after more than six years in power.

“I think right now it’s not easy for all governments in the world,” he said in a press conference to mark the end of the spring session at Quebec’s national assembly. “The cost of living has been very high in the last year … an