From Nationalpost · · 1m 10s
Quebec Elects Minority PQ Government
Quebec's separatist Parti Québécois wins minority government with 28% vote share.
In brief
Quebec's separatist Parti Québécois wins minority government with 28% vote share. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's Parti Québécois secured Quebec's provincial election victory with 28% of the vote, forming a minority government after nearly being wiped off the electoral map four years ago. Originally reported by…
Quebec Election Results
Quebec elected a minority Parti Québécois government led by Paul St-Pierre Plamondon on Oct. 5, 2026.
PQ Returns After Near Collapse
The separatist party, nearly wiped off the electoral map four years ago, won 28 percent of the vote in Quebec's provincial election.
PQ Falls Short of Majority

The PQ came within a few seats of a majority but stopped at 28 percent of the vote.
PQ's Independence Plan
St-Pierre Plamondon promised collaboration with other parties including Québec Solidaire to hold another independence referendum.
PQ's Election Strategy
The PQ had been first in polls for nearly three years before facing incumbent premier Christine Fréchette.
PQ's Future Plans

St-Pierre Plamondon emphasized Quebec will remain a partner acting in good faith despite the independence project.
At a glance
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's Parti Québécois secured Quebec's provincial election victory with 28% of the vote, forming a minority government after nearly being wiped off the electoral map four years ago.


