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Parti Québécois leader aiming for a majority with election days away

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says a majority is needed to implement the Parti Québécois program as the party leads polls before the vote.

  • With the provincial election approaching on Oct 5, 2026, Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is asking voters to grant him a majority government as the Parti maintains its lead in polls.
  • During morning interviews on CJAD and Radio-Canada today, St-Pierre Plamondon argued that a minority government would "handcuff" his administration, emphasizing the need for a stable majority.
  • The leader stated he needs a majority to "get things done" and "reverse the damage" from eight years of Coalition Avenir leadership. This mandate is essential for implementing his program.
  • Meanwhile, Liberal Leader Charles Milliard is campaigning to shore up support in the Eastern Townships, while Ruba Ghazal is in Montreal pitching a plan to ban winter evictions.
  • Quebecers are scheduled to head to the polls on Oct 5, 2026, to decide the province's government in the final days of a campaign showing the Parti ahead.
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The Parti Québécois is likely to win next Monday's election, but the extent of its victory depends on the chaos caused by a five-party race.

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Parti Québécois leader aiming for a majority with election days away

MONTREAL - The leader of the Parti Québécois is asking voters to give him a majority government, as his party continues to lead in the polls with just days to

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The Toronto Star broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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