Separatists win in Quebec – but does that bring separation from Canada any closer?
Summary
The Parti Québécois (PQ) won many seats in Quebec’s recent election but fell short of a majority, making a separation vote from Canada unlikely soon. Most Quebec voters chose parties that do not want a new referendum on leaving Canada, showing continued support for Canadian unity despite the PQ’s gains.Key Facts
- The Parti Québécois gained 56 seats and more than doubled its vote share since the 2022 election.
- PQ won with about 28% of the popular vote, the lowest for any governing party in Canadian history.
- The PQ is five seats short of a majority needed to push a referendum on Quebec’s separation, which was promised after President Trump leaves office in 2028.
- About 70% of Quebecers do not support holding a new referendum on separation.
- The PQ’s other plans, such as ending the monarchy’s role in Quebec and applying strict language laws to colleges, face strong opposition.
- The popular Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, remains favored in Quebec partly due to opposing Trump’s policies.
- The previous governing party, Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ), lost all its seats and its leader resigned.
- Other parties, like the Liberal Party and Parti conservateur du Québec (PCQ), gained support, with the PCQ winning 19 seats and promising controversial projects like a costly underground highway.
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