What to expect from a Parti Québécois government
The sovereigntist Parti Québécois is projected to form the next government in Quebec. Here's what the PQ has promised to do in government.
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has been elected as the next premier of Quebec, signaling the Parti Québécois' (PQ) resurgence after more than a decade of decline. The PQ's stunning victory in Quebec's recent provincial election has opened the door for a potential referendum on independence from Canada. Plamondon, who has promised to hold a referendum once U.S. President Donald Trump leaves office, campaigned on various issues including the economy, immigration, language, health, homelessness, childcare, and royalty.
Since the PQ last led Quebec in 2014, the party has undergone a remarkable transformation, winning four consecutive byelections and ultimately securing seven seats – a significant improvement from its low point in the 2018 general election, when it won only 14 percent of the vote.
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