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Parti Québécois Secures Fourth Byelection Win Ahead of Vote

2/24/2026

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Marie-Karlynn Laflamme of the Parti Québécois won Chicoutimi byelection with over 45%, defeating Conservative Catherine Morissette, marking the PQ's fourth consecutive byelection victory ahead of the October provincial election.
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, the Parti Québécois leader, aims for a sovereignty referendum by 2030.
Québec Solidaire faces challenges after a poll shows support dropping from 15% to 6%.
NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice weighs a run for Québec Solidaire, risking NDP representation.

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Marie-Karlynn Laflamme of the Parti Québécois won Chicoutimi byelection with over 45%, defeating Conservative Catherine Morissette, marking the PQ's fourth consecutive byelection victory ahead of the October provincial election.
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, the Parti Québécois leader, aims for a sovereignty referendum by 2030.
Québec Solidaire faces challenges after a poll shows support dropping from 15% to 6%.
NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice weighs a run for Québec Solidaire, risking NDP representation.