Who won the Quebec provincial election in 2012?
September 4, 2012
| Popular vote | 1,393,703 | 1,180,235 |
| Percentage | 31.95% | 27.05% |
| Swing | 3.22pp | 10.68pp |
| Leader | Françoise David and Amir Khadir (as spokespeople) | |
| Party | Québec solidaire |
What was the party platform of the Parti Québécois?
| Parti Québécois | |
|---|---|
| Ideology | Quebec nationalism Quebec sovereigntism Social democracy Economic nationalism |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| Regional affiliation | COPPPAL (observer) |
| Colours | Blue |
How many seats did each party win in Quebec?
| Party | Votes | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Coalition Avenir Québec | 1,509,455 | 74 / 125 (59%) |
| Liberal | 1,001,037 | 31 / 125 (25%) |
| Parti Québécois | 687,995 | 10 / 125 (8%) |
| Québec solidaire | 649,503 | 10 / 125 (8%) |
What was the goal of the Parti Québécois?
The Parti Québécois, or PQ was founded by René Lévesque. PQ’s main goals are to get independence for Québec. In the provincial election of 1976, the Parti Québécois was elected to the government of Québec for the first time and René Lévesque, became the premier of Quebec.
What was the result of the 1980 Quebec referendum?
The province-wide referendum took place on May 20, and the proposal to pursue secession was defeated by a 59.56 percent to 40.44 percent margin. A second referendum on sovereignty, which was held in 1995, also rejected pursuing secession, albeit by a much smaller margin (50.58% to 49.42%).
How many political parties are there in Quebec?
Parties represented in the National Assembly
| Name | Founded | MNAs |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec Liberal Party | 1867 | 28 |
| Québec solidaire | 2006 | 10 |
| Parti Québécois | 1968 | 7 |
| Parti conservateur du Québec | 2009 | 1 |
What was the result of the 1995 Quebec referendum?
The proposal of June 12, 1995 was rejected by voters, with 50.58% voting “No” and 49.42% voting “Yes”. The margin was significantly smaller than the 1980 referendum. The “Yes” side was the choice of French speakers by an estimated majority of about 60%.