# PQ wants referendum but Quebec barely functions

> Quebec's PQ seeks independence vote after failing to fix provincial governance.
- Title: PQ wants referendum but Quebec barely functions · Nationalpost
- Summary: Quebec's PQ seeks independence vote after failing to fix provincial governance. Quebec's Parti Québécois must first prove it can govern effectively before…
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- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/opinion/kevin-paquette-the-pq-wants-a-referendum-quebec-barely-functions-as-a-province
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Quebec's Parti Québécois must first prove it can govern effectively before asking voters to support independence.