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Quebec election cycle and PQ governance

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~~Parti Québécois wins~~ Quebec ~~election, to form minority govt~~ election cycle and PQ governance

The Parti Québécois (PQ), led by Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, ~~has~~ previously won ~~the Quebec provincial election,~~ a minority government in Quebec, ending eight years of ~~rule by the~~ Coalition Avenir Québec ~~(CAQ). The PQ is set to form a minority government after securing a plurality of seats, falling short~~ (CAQ) rule. Following the dissolution of the ~~64 seats required~~ National Assembly, a new provincial election was scheduled for ~~an absolute majority.~~ October 5, 2026. The ~~party’s resurgence follows a period of~~ 2026 campaign was marked by high political ~~marginalization, having won only three seats in~~ fragmentation and intense debates over sovereignty, the ~~2022 election. This shift is attributed to cost-of-living pressures~~ economy, and social services. The PQ, leading in several polls, proposed a ~~desire~~ referendum on sovereignty by 2030 and sought to ~~protect~~ reduce the ~~French language~~ public sector payroll by 2.5%. The CAQ, under leader Christine Fréchette, focused on stability and ~~Quebec’s distinct identity. While supporters celebrated the results, opponents expressed concerns that independence would leave~~ managing a $6 billion deficit, while the ~~province “politically, economically,~~ Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) emphasized economic diversification and ~~militarily vulnerable,” especially given shifting relations between Canada~~ housing. Key campaign issues included the rising cost of living, housing affordability, and trade tensions with the United States. ~~St-Pierre Plamondon has maintained that a referendum on Quebec independence remains a core objective, but he stated~~ The CAQ proposed healthcare reforms allowing doctors to practice in both public and private sectors, while the PQ advocated for prioritizing small and medium-sized enterprises. Other parties, such ~~a vote would not occur until after~~ as Québec Solidaire and the ~~conclusion~~ Conservative Party of ~~Donald Trump’s presidency in 2029 to ensure a “calm~~ Quebec, focused on social determinants of health, public transit, and ~~informed debate.” The party estimates~~ forestry reform. During televised debates, opposition leaders criticized the CAQ for fiscal mismanagement and cost ~~of organizing a referendum would be approximately $130 million. The election results present a significant challenge to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s efforts to maintain national unity.~~ overruns in IT projects. Following the election, the CAQ suffered a total collapse, losing all previously held seats, which led to the resignation of leader Christine Fréchette. The Quebec Liberal Party saw an increase in presence, securing 40 seats. In the Côte-Nord region, opposition leaders urged the incoming PQ ~~secured two seats, including Odette Lavigne, who became the first woman~~ government to ~~represent the René-Lévesque riding since its creation~~ consider recent referendum results in ~~2003.~~ Alberta, where voters rejected separation but sought increased constitutional powers.

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