A potential Parti Québécois government is open to considering projects for the construction or expansion of oil and gas pipelines in Quebec. At a congress in Saint-Hyacinthe, Parti Québécois members voted against a proposal to outright reject such projects, citing concerns about hindering industrial facilities’ access to necessary gas supplies. The rejected proposal faced a significant majority vote.
In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in gas and oil pipeline projects to transport hydrocarbons from Western Canada for export, both to the United States and overseas. Notably, discussions have taken place about a gas pipeline project linking Western Canada to Baie-Comeau for the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal.
Alongside this, Parti Québécois activists dismissed the idea of implementing a “progressive” residential electricity tariff, aimed at discouraging excessive energy consumption in large homes while protecting vulnerable individuals. They also opposed a proposal requiring Hydro-Québec to reject private electricity production projects, advocating instead for partnerships with municipalities, Indigenous communities, and other public entities.
Regarding language and education, the Parti Québécois has promised to introduce a new law to protect the French language, emphasizing the integration of newcomers within Quebec’s cultural framework. They also expressed support for adding a mandatory Quebec History course at the college level, despite existing history requirements at the secondary level.
While some members raised concerns about the crowded college curriculum, others argued for the importance of additional history education. Activists also suggested extending the voting age to 16 to increase political engagement among Quebec youth, urging a proactive approach to youth involvement in politics.
