Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, who is set to become Quebec’s premier and leads the Parti Québécois, is scheduled to hold a press conference this afternoon following his party’s recent election as the minority government. The address by St-Pierre Plamondon will take place in Quebec City at 2:30 p.m., and it will be broadcast live. This marks the first time since 2014 that Quebecers have voted for the sovereigntist party.
St-Pierre Plamondon has committed to organizing a referendum during his initial term as premier, with plans to wait until after the departure of former U.S. President Donald Trump from office. On election night, the PQ secured 59 seats, falling five short of a majority government. The Quebec Liberal Party, under the leadership of Charles Milliard, will serve as the Official Opposition with 40 seats.
For a detailed overview of the results from Monday night, visit the link provided. The Parti Québécois, a separatist party in Quebec, will form the next provincial government, albeit as a minority, as they fell short of the 64 seats required for a majority. In his victory speech on October 5, Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon addressed both English and French-speaking Quebecers, offering a preview of what lies ahead for voters and the rest of Canada.