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Quebec Election Shifts Power
Quebec's new government reshapes politics after election.
In brief
Quebec's new government reshapes politics after election. Quebec's separatist Parti Québécois now leads with 59 seats after Coalition Avenir Québec collapsed, while Quebec Conservatives gained 19 seats under Éric Duhaime. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Quebec Election Results
The 2026 Quebec election transformed the province's political landscape with Coalition Avenir Québec collapsing from 90 seats to zero.
Parti Québécois Gains Majority
The separatist Parti Québécois rose from three seats to 59, just five shy of a majority, taking power after Coalition Avenir Québec's collapse.
Liberal Party Status
The Liberal party secured 40 seats to claim official Opposition status after a respectable showing in the election.
Quebec Socialist Party Decline
Québec solidaire dropped from 11 seats to nine, losing party status but holding balance of power as the only other separatist party.
Conservative Party Surge
Quebec Conservatives won 19 seats under Éric Duhaime, up from none in 2022, capturing over 20 per cent of the popular vote.
Duhaime's Political Shift
Conservative Leader Éric Duhaime pushed the Parti Québécois to the right with his platform of lower taxes, smaller government, and Quebec nationalism.
What it means
Quebec's separatist Parti Québécois now leads with 59 seats after Coalition Avenir Québec collapsed, while Quebec Conservatives gained 19 seats under Éric Duhaime.
