Parti Québécois wins Quebec election, plans future independence referendum

Parti Québécois Quebec election sovereignty referendum Paul St-Pierre Plamondon Canadian politics

The Parti Québécois (PQ), a secessionist party, has won the Quebec provincial election, marking a significant political shift in the French-speaking Canadian province. Led by Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, the party secured 59 seats in the 127-seat National Assembly, allowing it to form a minority government. This victory ends eight years of rule by the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ), which suffered a major defeat, losing all its previously held seats.

As part of its platform, the PQ has promised to hold a referendum on Quebec's independence from Canada. However, St-Pierre Plamondon stated that such a referendum would not be conducted until after the term of U.S. President Donald Trump concludes, likely in 2029 or 2030, citing the need for a stable international environment for such a decision.

The election results also saw shifts for other parties: the Quebec Liberal Party increased its presence to 40 seats, while the Conservative Party of Quebec and Québec Solidaire also gained representation. Christine Fréchette, the outgoing leader of the CAQ, has resigned from her leadership role following the party's collapse in the polls.

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Christine Fréchette · Coalition Avenir Québec · Donald Trump · Mark Carney · Parti Québécois · Paul St-Pierre Plamondon · Quebec

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[● 14 SOURCES] The Parti Québécois is projected to win the 2026 provincial election. www.thewrit.ca · www.goniec.net · kitchener.citynews.ca · bahamasspectator.com · almouwatin.com · +4 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) has been in power for eight years. www.sanjuandailystar.com · www.goniec.net · bahamasspectator.com · www.pravda.sk · jamaicainquirer.com · +1 more
[● 23 SOURCES] Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is the leader of the Parti Québécois. www.thewrit.ca · www.goniec.net · kitchener.citynews.ca · bahamasspectator.com · www.pravda.sk · +12 more
[● 15 SOURCES] The Parti Québécois promises to hold a referendum on independence after Donald Trump leaves office. www.goniec.net · kitchener.citynews.ca · bahamasspectator.com · almouwatin.com · antiguatribune.com · +5 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Preliminary voter participation was approximately 45.06% at 5:00 PM.
[● 4 SOURCES] A majority government in Quebec requires 64 seats. www.thewrit.ca · bahamasspectator.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Parti Québécois is projected to win approximately 58.1 seats. www.thewrit.ca
[● 7 SOURCES] The Parti Québécois won 59 seats. metroquebec.com · www.thewrit.ca · www.pravda.sk · www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.brennerbasisdemokratie.eu · +2 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Outgoing leader Christine Fréchette stated she respects the voters' choice and will work toward an orderly transition. metroquebec.com · www.pravda.sk · www.goniec.net
[● 15 SOURCES] Paul St-Pierre Plamondon stated a referendum on independence will not be held before Donald Trump leaves office. www.goniec.net · looniepolitics.com · bahamasspectator.com · almouwatin.com · antiguatribune.com · +10 more
[● 2 SOURCES] The Parti Québécois estimates that organizing a referendum would cost $130 million. kitchener.citynews.ca
[DISPUTED] The Parti Québécois has won the most seats in Quebec’s election and will form the next government. bahamasspectator.com · www.goniec.net · almouwatin.com · antiguatribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · +12 more