PQ government may be forced to swear allegiance to the King if constitutional lawyer's injunction is granted
A constitutional lawyer has filed an injunction in Quebec Superior Court to force the incoming Parti Québécois government to swear an oath to King Charles. The move challenges the newly elected minority government's public commitment to refuse the traditional oath.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing tensions regarding the role of the British monarchy in Canadian provincial politics and the limits of legislative autonomy.
at 1:45 p.m. Last Updated: October 7, 2026 at 4:37 p.m. The incoming Parti Québécois government could be forced to take the Oath of Allegiance to King Charles if a constitutional lawyer’s request for an injunction is granted.
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