Parti Quebecois Wins Quebec Election, Promises Third Independence Referendum
Parti Quebecois secured the most seats in Quebec’s 127‑seat National Assembly, positioning it to form the next provincial government.
In Brief
- •Parti Quebecois secured the most seats in Quebec’s 127‑seat National Assembly, positioning it to form the next provincial government.
- •Party leader Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon is set to become premier, after the PQ’s last term in office from 2012‑2014.
- •The PQ pledged to hold a third referendum on Quebec’s independence during its first term, but said it would wait until U.S. President Donald Trump leaves office in January 2029.
- •The party’s victory ends eight years of rule by the Coalition Avenir Quebec, a centre‑right nationalist party that opposes independence.
- •Support for independence remains around 30 %, a level lower than in earlier decades.
Why It Matters
The election marks a significant shift in Quebec’s political landscape, with the Parti Quebecois (PQ) returning to power after an eight‑year absence. The PQ’s promise of a third independence referendum—though delayed until 2029—raises questions about the future of Canadian federalism and the Prime Minister’s national unity agenda. The result also signals that, despite a relatively low 30 % support for independence, secessionist sentiment remains a potent political force in the province.
Key Details
- Seats Won
- Most seats (exact number not disclosed)
- Majority Threshold
- 64 seats needed for majority
- Previous PQ Term
- 2012‑2014
- Independence Support
- ≈30 %
- Previous Referendums
- 1980, 1995 (both rejected)
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