Quebec Election Oct. 5: Major Shift Expected as CAQ Faces Electoral Collapse
Quebecers head to polls on October 5 in a pivotal provincial election where the Parti Québécois is projected to win a majority, potentially ending the Coalition Avenir Quebec's seven-year reign and reshaping the province's political landscape.
Quebecers are going to the polls for a provincial election on Oct. 5. This election represents a dramatic shift in Quebec politics, with major ramifications for the province and the country.
Quebec votes on Monday, with the Parti Québécois projected at 66 seats against 64 needed for a majority government. Fréchette plans to remain CAQ leader as party faces annihilation, signalling the scale of the expected turnaround from the Coalition Avenir Quebec's comfortable majority position in recent years.
Key Issues and Implications
Quebec Conservative Leader Eric Duhaime and local candidates at campaign wrap up news conference in Quebec City, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. Beyond the main parties, the election has touched on constitutional issues, with Quebec sovereigntist movements gaining momentum on a platform of nationalist policy.
For newcomers and expats settling in Quebec, this election will shape policies on language, immigration, and provincial services over the next four years. A PQ government could bring changes to Bill 101 (language law), immigration quotas, and labour relations. Monitor the election outcome closely if you are considering relocation to Montreal or other parts of the province, as major policy shifts often follow electoral changes.
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