As the Quebec election campaign gears up for its final stretch, a fresh poll unveiled today reveals intriguing shifts in voter preferences. The Parti Québécois (PQ) remains in the lead, but the Conservatives (PCQ) are steadily closing in on the Liberals (PLQ).
According to a recent survey conducted by Radio-Canada–Segma Recherche, the PQ commands the front with 29% of voter support, closely trailed by the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) at 22%, mirroring trends seen in prior polls.
In a tight race for support, Charles Milliard’s PLQ stands at 19%, neck-and-neck with Éric Duhaime’s PCQ at 18%. Meanwhile, Québec solidaire (QS) garners 12% of voter intentions.
While the PQ maintains a lead in overall voter preference, only 30% of respondents are inclined to vote “Yes” in a potential separation referendum from Canada, with a majority of older voters supporting the idea. Surprisingly, just 45% of PQ supporters would vote “No” in such a scenario.
When it comes to economic stewardship amidst the U.S.-Canada tariff conflict, opinions are divided, with a notable 25% of voters expressing skepticism about the leadership choices. Outgoing Premier Christine Fréchette of the CAQ leads this category with 23% support, closely followed by PQ Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon at 19%.
The most recent survey highlights a generational divide, with over half of voters aged 18-34 leaning towards QS (27%) or the PQ (26%).
This survey, comprising 5,572 respondents from across Quebec, was conducted online and via phone from Sept. 18 to 17, with a margin of error of (+/-) 1.3%.
Quebecers will cast their votes on Oct. 5.
