Quebec’s anglophones approach PQ win with optimism, skepticism
Quebec's new premier-designate has made several promises for anglophones, but the community is watching to see if they'll be kept with an independence referendum also possible.
Quebec's Parti Québécois (PQ) secured a minority government following the recent provincial election, with promises of support for the province's English-speaking community. Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon highlighted the significance of anglophones, advocating for their right to information in both official languages and proposing modifications to language law Bill 96.
However, Sylvia Martin-Laforge, from TALQ, expressed both optimism and skepticism regarding the new government, emphasizing the need to watch Plamondon's actions, particularly on reversing his earlier stance on bilingual voter information. Daniel Béland, from the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada, remarked that the PQ aims to avoid "war" with anglophones, acknowledging the party's potential to face resistance in policies impacting them.
A minority government complicates the path to a referendum on Quebec independence, as it may require support from other parties, including Quebec Solidaire. The PQ won 59 seats, while the PLQ and PCQ together secured 59, with Quebec Solidaire earning nine seats. Unpopular among Quebecers, the referendum faces additional challenges due to President Donald Trump's departure from office in January 2029.
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