Quebec’s October 2026 elections: back to the future?

Quebec's Oct. 5 election could be the most important in a decade since it might involve a re-organization of the province's politics towards a familiar structure and bring the PQ—and its promise of a third independence referendum—back to power.

Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has committed to holding a referendum on independence during an expected four-year term, although has recently walked back a promise to have a referendum early, writes André Lecours.Photograph courtesy of X

Opinion

BY ANDRé LECOURS

April 27, 2026

Quebec elections are often significant to the entire country since they typically have implications for the governance—if not the future—of the federation. The Oct. 5, 2026, election will be no exception; in fact, this contest could be the most important one in a decade ...

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