‘Democratic Crisis’: Electoral Reform Debate Resurfaces Ahead of Quebec Fall Election

‘Democratic Crisis’: Electoral Reform Debate Resurfaces Ahead of Quebec Fall Election
Quebec Premier François Legault responds to the Opposition during question period March 22, 2022, at the legislature in Quebec City. The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot
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The debate over electoral reform has resurfaced in Quebec, with opposition parties raising alarm over projections indicating the ruling Coalition Avenir Québec could walk away with 100 of the province’s 125 seats next October.

Poll-aggregating website Qc125.com has Premier François Legault’s CAQ with about 42 percent support—which would translate into roughly 80 percent of the seats if current trends hold.