Quebec election: Parti Québécois will form minority government in Quebec, CBC News projects | CBC
The Parti Québécois is projected to win Monday’s Quebec election and form a minority government, CBC News reports. Its leader, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, is expected to become premier.
The PQ did not reach the 64 seats needed for a majority in the 127-seat National Assembly. It will need support from opposition parties to pass major bills and budgets.
The party last governed Quebec in 2012, when Pauline Marois was premier. Minority governments in the province have often been short-lived, according to the article.
Quebec’s outgoing premier, François Legault, stepped down earlier this year. CBC projects that his former riding of L’Assomption will switch from the CAQ to the PQ.
CAQ leader Fréchette lost in Trois-Rivières, according to the CBC Decision Desk. In her concession speech, she said she had congratulated St-Pierre Plamondon and would help with the transition.
Key points
- The PQ is projected to lead a minority government under Paul St-Pierre Plamondon.
- The party fell short of the 64 seats required for a majority.
- The PQ will need opposition support to pass legislation and budgets.