PQ Leader Wants to Take Seat in Quebec Legislature Without Swearing Oath to King

Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon speaks during a post-election news conference in Boucherville, Que., Oct. 4, 2022. The Canadian Press/Graham Hughes

Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is refusing to swear an oath to King Charles III.

Before they can take their seats in the legislature, newly elected members are required to swear an oath to the British Crown and to the Quebec people.