PQ on track for possible majority as new polls show CAQ in steep decline
Recent polling indicates that the Parti Québécois (PQ) is gaining momentum and could secure a majority government in the upcoming provincial election. Meanwhile, the governing Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) has seen a sharp decline in support, with some projections suggesting they may fail to win any seats.
Why it matters
The potential collapse of the CAQ and the rise of the PQ signals a major shift in Quebec's political landscape, potentially reigniting debates over sovereignty.
New polling suggests the Parti Québécois could be headed toward a majority government in next week’s provincial election, while support for the Coalition Avenir Québec has fallen sharply, with one projection suggesting the governing party could fail to win a single seat.
Three polls released with one week remaining in the campaign point to growing momentum for PQ Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and mounting challenges for CAQ Leader Christine Fréchette.
A Léger survey places the CAQ at 16 per cent support, putting the party in fourth place behind the PQ, Quebec Liberals and Conservatives.
A projection by Route127.ca suggests the CAQ could be shut out of the national assembly altogether, while placing the PQ in majority-government territory.
“We have a very strong team and I’m pretty confident that we will convince Quebecers to support us and vote for us,” Fréchette told reporters on the campaign trail Monday.
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