Quebec Elections 2018

• Parti Québécois leaders meet in Montreal to discuss election loss

  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.

  Politics

  Nov 17, 2018
  
• Coalition Avenir Québec wins Ungava riding in recount

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

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2018
  
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• Electoral officer to investigate after Quebec riding flips from Liberal to PQ in recount

  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.

  Oct 11, 2018
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• Recount lands Parti Québécois a 10th National Assembly seat

  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.

  Politics

  Oct 11, 2018
• Quebec elects record number of women candidates in Canada: analysts

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

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2018
• Quebec Liberal Leader Philippe Couillard set to resign

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

  Politics

  Oct 3, 2018
• Legault to lead fresh faces, veteran politicians into legislature

  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.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2018
• Quebec elects record number of women — but will there be a gender-balanced cabinet?

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

  Politics

  Oct 2, 2018
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• Voter turnout low in Liberal strongholds across West Island

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

  Politics

  Oct 2, 2018
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• Trudeau Liberals eager to understand CAQ’s controversial immigration proposals

  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.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2018