In the October general election, the Parti Québécois garnered only 17 per cent of the popular vote and lost official party status after winning only 10 seats.

The Coalition Avenir Québec will hang on to the riding of Ungava.

Quebec's chief electoral officer has launched an investigation into possible irregularities after a judicial recount found a Liberal declared the winner Oct. 1 in fact lost to his Parti Québécois rival.

The result puts the Parti Québécois in a tie with Québec solidiare in terms of seats at the provinicial legislature, but the PQ becomes the second opposition party at the national assembly because of slightly higher popular vote.

Quebec elected a record number of women in Monday's election, reflecting a trend on the continent toward greater female involvement in politics.

Quebec Liberal Leader Philippe Couillard will announce that he is stepping down as leader in a meeting Thursday with elected and defeated candidates.

Quebec Premier-designate François Legault will be welcoming a host of new faces along with some more familiar ones as his party forms Quebec's next government.

Of the province's 125 ridings, a total of 52 are now held by women.

Voter turnout in Liberal strongholds like the West Island ridings was low this election, causing some to call for change in viable options.

Federal Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he's eager to learn more about Quebec premier-designate François Legault’'s controversial plans for immigration in the province.