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Quebec Referendum Unlikely Under PQ Minority
PQ minority government makes Quebec independence referendum improbable.
In brief
PQ minority government makes Quebec independence referendum improbable. Quebec's Parti Québécois minority government is unlikely to push for an independence referendum soon due to low seat count and opposition dynamics. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
PQ Wins Minority Government
Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon won a minority government with 28 percent of the vote in Quebec's provincial election.
Professor Notes Uncharted Territory
Daniel Béland, a McGill University political science professor, called the PQ's victory 'exceptional' and 'unprecedented' in Quebec.
PQ Needs Opposition Support
The PQ won 59 seats in the National Assembly but requires support from opposition parties to pass legislation and reach 64 votes.
Referendum Delayed Until 2029
Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon plans to hold a referendum on Quebec independence after U.S. President Donald Trump leaves office in January 2029.
Experts Say Referendum Unlikely
Political scientists agree the PQ's minority government makes a Quebec independence referendum improbable in the near future.
Quebec Solidaire Opposition
Quebec Solidaire won nine seats but is unlikely to form an alliance with the PQ to push for a referendum due to differing views on independence.
The big picture
Quebec's Parti Québécois minority government is unlikely to push for an independence referendum soon due to low seat count and opposition dynamics.
