Quebec Election: A Positive Reception for the PQ

Two weeks after the October 5, 2026, provincial election, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon’s new minority government is receiving a generally positive reception from Quebecers. However, the results point to different expectations when it comes to the new government and holding a referendum on sovereignty.

Our latest Leger survey examines Quebecers’ satisfaction with the election results and their expectations for the new government.

• 54% of Quebecers are satisfied with the provincial election results, compared to 37% who are dissatisfied.

• 43% welcome Paul St-Pierre Plamondon’s election as premier, compared to 32% who view it unfavourably.

• Support for Quebec sovereignty remains stable at 29%, but only 20% of Quebecers want Paul St-Pierre Plamondon to hold a referendum during his term.

The Parti Québécois begins its minority mandate with a degree of public goodwill. Following a campaign marked by a strong desire for change, the results suggest that many Quebecers are willing to give the new premier a chance, even if they did not necessarily vote for his party.

This openness extends beyond PQ supporters. Among Conservative Party of Quebec voters, 34% view Paul St-Pierre Plamondon’s election positively, as do 37% of Québec solidaire voters.

While the new premier appears to benefit from some goodwill early in his mandate, many Quebecers are still waiting to see how his government performs. So far, 39% are satisfied with his first actions in office, while 34% have yet to express an opinion.

Support for Quebec sovereignty remains relatively stable following the Parti Québécois’ election victory, standing at 29%, compared to 30% in September.

There is a notable distinction between supporting sovereignty and wanting a referendum. Among PQ voters, 45% want the premier to hold a referendum during his mandate, while 42% would prefer that he not do so.

These findings suggest that the positive reception of the new government does not necessarily translate into support for holding a referendum on Quebec sovereignty.

his online survey was conducted from October 9 to 12, 2026, among 1,014 Quebecers aged 18 and older who were eligible to vote. Results were weighted by age, gender, mother tongue, region, education and the presence of children in the household. For comparison purposes, a probability sample of this size would have a maximum margin of error of ±3.10%, 19 times out of 20.

To cite the results: Leger/Le Journal/TVA survey.