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Quebec election results and PQ minority government
Overview
The Parti Québécois (PQ), led by Paul Saint-Pierre-Plamondon, has secured a minority government with 60 of the 127 seats in the Quebec National Assembly, capturing approximately 28 percent of the vote. This victory represents a major resurgence for the separatist party, which previously held only three seats. The governing Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) suffered a total collapse, failing to win any seats. The Quebec Liberal Party won 40 seats, the Quebec Conservative Party won 19, and Québec solidaire won nine.
During the election campaign, Saint-Pierre-Plamondon outlined an economic platform prioritizing small and medium-sized enterprises through tax reductions and the abolition of the Economic Development Fund. He also proposed a housing plan involving Quebec Sales Tax (TVQ) reimbursements for new homes and increased tax credits for first-time buyers. To address housing and supply issues, he proposed halving the number of temporary immigrants. The campaign also saw allegations of federal interference, with the PQ claiming the federal government supported the CAQ through major project announcements.
Following the election, Saint-Pierre-Plamondon was sworn in as Premier on October 21, 2026. In a historic move, he declined to swear allegiance to King Charles III, stating he would not ‘lie as a first gesture to the National Assembly.’ The ceremony proceeded without the physical presence of Lieutenant-Governor Manon Jeannotte, who participated only via remote signature. The PQ caucus instead pledged allegiance to ‘the people of Quebec,’ a practice permitted under a 2022 law that is currently being challenged in Quebec Superior Court. Saint-Pierre-Plamondon has expressed intentions to abolish the monarchy in Quebec and redirect funding from the Lieutenant-Governor’s office toward addressing homelessness.
Entities
Parti Québécois · Paul St-Pierre Plamondon · Quebec · Coalition Avenir Québec · Manon Jeannotte
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
Coverage disagrees
Sources make claims that cannot both be true. CLSTR reports the disagreement; it does not decide who is right.
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"Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will not hold a referendum before January 2029."
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"The Parti Québécois intends to hold a referendum on Quebec independence by 2030."
The first claim asserts an intention to hold a referendum by 2030, while the second claim asserts a referendum will not be held before January 2029, which creates a conflict regarding the possible/per
- [DISPUTED] The Parti Québécois intends to hold a referendum on Quebec independence by 2030.
- [DISPUTED] Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will not hold a referendum before January 2029.
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Coalition Avenir Québec failed to win any seats in the election.
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Parti Québécois won 59 of the 127 seats in the National Assembly.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Parti Québécois won the election with approximately 28 percent of the vote.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Parti Québécois will form a minority government.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Conservative Party of Quebec won 19 seats in the election.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Quebec Liberal Party increased its seat count from 18 to 40.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mathieu Lacombe was expelled from the Coalition Avenir Québec after attending a Parti Québécois event.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Public Interest Litigation Institute is seeking to force Quebec MNAs to swear allegiance to the King.
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesQuebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon rejects oath to King
Quebec's new Premier, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, was sworn in without an oath to King Charles III, signaling plans to move Quebec away from the Canadian federation.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesParti Québécois members swear allegiance to Quebec people instead of King
Quebec's Parti Québécois caucus has sworn allegiance to the people of Quebec instead of the King, utilizing a 2022 law that makes the royal oath optional.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesParti Québécois MNAs outline regional priorities in Quebec
Newly elected Parti Québécois MNAs Marie-Karlynn Laflamme and Odette Lavigne outline regional priorities including forestry, SMEs, homelessness, and infrastructure projects in Quebec.
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[POLITICS] 19 sourcesParti Québécois forms minority government in Quebec election
The Parti Québécois has formed a minority government in Quebec after winning 59 seats. The election saw the complete elimination of the CAQ from the legislature and a strong showing by the Conservatives.
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[POLITICS] 6 sourcesQuebec independence leader refuses oath to King Charles III
Quebec's new Parti Québécois leader Paul Saint-Pierre-Plamondon announced he will refuse to swear allegiance to King Charles III.
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesQuebec regional poll reveals healthcare and local services as top priorities
A Léger poll of Quebec municipalities under 100,000 residents shows healthcare and local services as top priorities, with the Parti québécois leading regional voting intentions at 32%.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesParti Québécois leader rejects potential election alliances
Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has rejected the possibility of forming political alliances if a minority government is seated in the upcoming Quebec election.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesParti Québécois focuses on sovereignty and immigration ahead of election
Led by Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, the Parti Québécois is prioritizing Quebec sovereignty and stricter immigration policies to build a nationalist coalition ahead of the provincial election.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesParti Québécois leader proposes housing plan and sovereignty referendum
Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has proposed housing affordability measures and reaffirmed his intent to pursue a Quebec sovereignty referendum regardless of election results.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesPaul St-Pierre Plamondon alleges federal interference in Quebec election
Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has accused opponents of distorting his immigration remarks and alleged significant federal interference in the Quebec provincial election campaign.
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesPaul St-Pierre Plamondon visits Drummondville to outline PQ economic platform
Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon visited Drummondville, proposing to abolish the Economic Development Fund and reduce corporate subsidies to favor SMEs.
Sources
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