For the National Post and The Gazette, we surveyed Quebec’s Anglophone and Allophone communities who are eligible to vote ahead of the October 2026 provincial election.
The results offer a snapshot of how these communities are approaching the campaign, from their level of interest to their top priorities and voting intentions.
What the Survey Shows
Interest in the campaign is relatively high, with 61% of Anglophone and Allophone respondents saying they expect to follow it with a great deal or quite a bit of interest. Nearly one-third (32%) also consider the 2026 election more important than previous provincial elections.
Economic concerns are at the top of the agenda, with reducing the cost of living ranking first at 35%, followed by improving health care services at 28% and managing the economy and public finances at 14%.
When it comes to voting intentions, the Quebec Liberal Party leads among decided Anglophone and Allophone voters with 55% support, followed by the Conservative Party of Quebec at 20%, ahead of the Coalition Avenir Québec (9%), the Parti Québécois (7%) and Québec solidaire (6%).
The PCQ’s second-place position is also reflected in perceptions of party competence. While the QLP is seen as the party best positioned to address most of the issues tested, the PCQ ranks second on several key files, including managing the economy and public finances (16%), reducing the cost of living (14%) and transportation and mobility infrastructure (14%).
Methodology
This online survey was conducted from August 12 to 16, 2026, among 601 Quebec residents aged 18 and over who identify as Anglophone or Allophone and are eligible to vote, using Leger’s LEO online panel.
Respondents could complete the survey in English or French. Results were weighted according to age, gender, mother tongue, region, education and the presence of children in the household to ensure a representative sample of the population studied.
For comparison purposes, a probability sample of this size would have a margin of error no greater than ±4.0%, 19 times out of 20.
