This Thursday afternoon, 59 newly elected members of the Parti Québécois (PQ) will be officially sworn in at the historic Red Room of the National Assembly. The ceremony will mark their commitment to serving the people of Quebec, a tradition that no longer includes an oath to the king since 2022.
Set to commence at 2 p.m. in the renovated Legislative Council Chamber, the event signifies a return to the Chamber’s original purpose after two years of restoration work. Notably, reports indicate that Lieutenant Governor Manon Jeanotte, who represents the King of England, has not been invited to the ceremony, reflecting the PQ’s intention to disassociate from the monarchy.
In other news, PQ Leader and Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is gearing up to unveil his cabinet on Oct. 21. The swearing-in ceremonies for members of the Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ), Québec Solidaire, and the Conservatives are also scheduled for the upcoming days.
Following their recent electoral success on Oct. 5, where the PQ secured 59 seats with 28% of the vote, the party is poised to form a minority government, with the PLQ assuming the role of official opposition. This marks the first time since 2012 that the PQ has been elected to power, with Pauline Marois previously leading a short-lived minority government.
