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PQ wants referendum but Quebec barely functions
Quebec's PQ seeks independence vote after failing to fix provincial governance.
In brief
Quebec's PQ seeks independence vote after failing to fix provincial governance. Quebec's Parti Québécois must first prove it can govern effectively before asking voters to support independence. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Quebec election underway
Quebecers will vote today to elect their next government with the Parti Québécois leading polls for nearly three years.
PQ campaign lacks expected attacks
The Parti Québécois has not faced the barrage of attacks one might expect despite leading in polls for nearly three years.
Referendum proposal unpopularity
The PQ's proposal to hold a referendum on independence during its first term has failed to stir much passion among voters.
Quebec voter cynicism
Quebec voters are extremely cynical about politicians and their government's ability to deliver on promises.
Quebec governance challenges
Quebec's chronic inability to deliver major projects in infrastructure, technology and public services has eroded voter confidence.
PQ must fix governance first
The PQ must prove it can restore public services before asking voters to support independence.
The takeaway
Quebec's Parti Québécois must first prove it can govern effectively before asking voters to support independence.
