The Parti Québécois is expected to form the next government in Quebec, but it will be a minority government, with the Liberals in official opposition.
With 64 ridings needed to form a majority, the PQ has fallen just short of that, elected or leading in 60 ridings as of 10pm.
The Parti Québécois hasn’t won a provincial election since 2012, when the party led by Pauline Marois took office.
Meanwhile, in the Pontiac riding, Liberal André Fortin is projected to have been re-elected, with the PQ a distant second in voting.
The PQ’s win in Quebec is considered a major victory considering the party was reduced to just three seats in the last general election in 2022.
PQ Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has vowed to hold a referendum on sovereignty in his first term.
(Written by: Cindy Clyne)
