Quebec election: Historic night as PQ wins minority
Quebec voters elected a Parti Québécois minority government, completing a dramatic political comeback and paving the way for an eventual third sovereignty referendum.
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Parti Québécois Parti Québécois supporters cheer as results come in at PQ headquarters on election night in Montreal, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon watches results come in alongside his spouse Alexandra Tremblay, children Maurice, Laurette and Henri in Montreal, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)
Parti Québécois Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon watches results come in alongside his spouse Alexandra Tremblay, and children Laurette and Henri in Montreal, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)
Parti Québécois Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon laughs with his children Maurice and Laurette as results come in on election night in Montreal, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)
Parti Quebecois A man polishes a speakers podium at the Parti Québécois headquarters on election night in Montreal, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon fist pumps to supporters after winning the provincial election in Montreal, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)
Parti Québécois Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon speaks to supporters after winning the provincial election in Montreal, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)
Parti Québécois Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon waves to supporters after winning the provincial election in Montreal, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)
Parti Québécois Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon speaks to supporters after winning the provincial election in Montreal, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)
Coalition Avenir Québec Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Frechette, centre, watches election outcome with her husband Guy Nadeau in their room at the Coalition Avenir Québec gathering in Trois-Rivières, Que., Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot)
Coalition Avenir Québec Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Frechette, centre, watches election outcome with her husband Guy Nadeau, left, and her son Olivier Rebello-Frechette at the Coalition Avenir Quebec gathering in Trois-Rivieres, Que., Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot)
Lionel Carmant Former Coalition Avenir Québec Social Services Minister Lionel Carmant watches the election outcome at the Coalition Avenir Québec gathering in Trois-Rivières, Que., Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot)
Coalition Avenir Québec Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Frechette during her speech at the Coalition Avenir Québec gathering in Trois-Rivières, Que., Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot)
Christine Frechette Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Frechette waves and puts her hand to her heart during her speech at the Coalition Avenir Quebec gathering in Trois-Rivieres, Que., Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot)
Coalition Avenir Québec Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Frechette put her hand in a heart shape at the end of her speech at the Coalition Avenir Québec gathering in Trois-Rivières, Que., Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot)
Coalition Avenir Quebec Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Frechette speaks at the Coalition Avenir Québecgathering in Trois-Rivières, Que., Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot)
Charles Milliard Quebec Liberal Party Leader Charles Milliard celebrates with supporters, on election day in North Hatley, Que., on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov)
Quebec Liberal Party Quebec Liberal Party Leader Charles Milliard celebrates with supporters, on election day in North Hatley, Que., on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov)
Quebec Liberal Party Quebec Liberal Party Leader Charles Milliard celebrates with supporters, on election day in North Hatley, Que., on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov)
Quebec Liberal Party Quebec Liberal Party Leader Charles Milliard celebrates with supporters, on election day in North Hatley, Que., on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov)
Quebec Liberal Party Quebec Liberal Party leader Charles Milliard celebrates on stage, on election day in North Hatley, Que., on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov)
Quebec Liberal Party Quebec Liberal Party Leader Charles Milliard celebrates on stage, on election day in North Hatley, Que., on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov)
Quebec Liberal Party Quebec Liberal Party Leader Charles Milliard celebrates on stage, on election day in North Hatley, Que., on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov)
Ruba Ghazal Québec Solidaire co-spokesperson Ruba Ghazal speaks to supporters on the night of the Quebec provincial election, in Montreal, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter McCabe)
Ruba Ghazal Québec Solidaire co-spokesperson Ruba Ghazal speaks to supporters on the night of the Quebec provincial election, in Montreal, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter McCabe)
Ruba Ghazal Québec Solidaire co-spokesperson Ruba Ghazal speaks to supporters on the night of the Quebec provincial election, in Montreal, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter McCabe)
Ruba Ghazal Québec Solidaire co-spokesperson Ruba Ghazal speaks to supporters on the night of the Quebec provincial election, in Montreal, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter McCabe)
Ruba Ghazal Québec Solidaire co-spokesperson Ruba Ghazal celebrates seats won by their candidates in the National Assembly on the night of the Quebec provincial election, in Montreal, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter McCabe)
Québec Solidaire Québec Solidaire supporters react to incoming results of the Quebec provincial election, in Montreal, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter McCabe)
Québec solidaire Québec Solidaire supporters react to incoming results of the Quebec provincial election, in Montreal, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter McCabe)
Québec Solidaire Québec Solidaire supporters react to incoming results of the Quebec provincial election, in Montreal, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter McCabe)
ERIC DUHAIME Quebec Conservative Party Leader Éric Duhaime walks on stage to speak to his supporters on election night in Lévis, Que., Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Natalia Duran)
