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PQ Wins Reprieve from Losing Referendum Humiliation
PQ leader vows referendum consultation despite losing majority in election.
In brief
PQ leader vows referendum consultation despite losing majority in election. Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon promises Quebec referendum consultation after winning provincial election but falling five seats short of majority. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
PQ leader vows referendum consultation
Premier-presumptive Paul St-Pierre Plamondon doubled down on his referendum promise after winning provincial election in montreal on october fifth, 2026.
PQ falls five seats short of majority
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In short
Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon promises Quebec referendum consultation after winning provincial election but falling five seats short of majority.


