Quebec election upends government as separatists seize power
The 2026 provincial election in Quebec delivered a sweeping victory for separatist parties, wiping out the incumbent CAQ and leaving a fragile minority government.
Voters in Quebec dramatically turned against the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ), which lost all its seats in the latest provincial election. Separatist forces captured a governing majority, though they must now navigate a minority situation that could prove unstable. Analysts discuss whether this outcome signals an imminent referendum on sovereignty and what challenges a short-lived minority administration might face.
Why it matters
Quebec's shift to separatist rule could reshape Canada's political landscape and trigger a sovereignty referendum.
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