Yet another Quebec election post-mortem

In an election campaign marked by little boldness, simple promises were offered to solve complex issues, which requires real money that Quebec doesn’t have.

Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will soon learn creating more political instability though fights with Ottawa and referendum preparation won’t encourage economic growth, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of X

Opinion

BY ANDREW CADDELL

October 14, 2026

KAMOURASKA, QUE.—“As-tu gagné tes élections (Did you win your election)?” That’s the question Quebecers ask each other the day after a vote. It is the flip side to Canadians elsewhere not wanting to “waste” their vote by supporting a losing candidate.&...

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