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Parti Québécois rallies around independence at Quebec convention
The Parti Québécois leads polls and pledges a sovereignty referendum within its first mandate amid political instability in rival parties, party delegates said.
- Jan. 24, 2026 — At a convention in Saint‑Hyacinthe, Quebec, the Parti Québécois rallied supporters around Quebec independence as the campaign for an independent Quebec took shape ahead of a provincial election in October.
- The Parti Québécois has led polling for more than two years, creating a political opening widened by Coalition Avenir Québec instability after Premier François Legault's resignation earlier this month.
- Delegates are debating over 300 policy proposals on health care, immigration, labour rights and climate policy, and will vote Sunday on a political program for the PQ's election platform.
- Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon urged discipline and restraint, warning members against overconfidence as the campaign approaches and promised a referendum by 2030 if the PQ forms government.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent speech became a focal point, drawing sharp rebuttals at the convention after invoking the Battle of the Plains of Abraham last week; Bloc Québécois leader Yves‑François Blanchet demanded an apology Saturday, and Mr. St‑Pierre Plamondon promised a point-by-point response on Sunday.
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Parti Québécois rallies around independence at Quebec convention
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Leaning Left24Leaning Right0Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution75% Left
Bias Distribution
- 75% of the sources lean Left
75% Left
L 75%
C 25%
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