PQ leader’s vow to break with monarchy raises prospect of constitutional showdown
- Posted on October 2, 2026
- By The Globe and Mail
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In brief
Quebec's Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has pledged to challenge Canada's constitutional framework by eliminating the lieutenant-governor position if elected to power. This bold stance signals potential conflict with federal authorities over provincial sovereignty and symbolic representation. The proposal reflects growing separatist momentum and challenges traditional monarchical structures within Quebec's governance system.
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PQ leader’s vow to break with monarchy raises prospect of constitutional showdown
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says a PQ government would introduce legislation to abolish the office of lieutenant-governor
