### [2026-10-21](/feed/2026/10/21/index.md)

##### Paul St-Pierre Plamondon
# Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is sworn in as the 34th premier of Quebec following the Parti Québécois's victory in the general election. 

Catherine Gentilcore will be responsible for the sovereignty debate, as well as the PQ’s plan to cut immigration


### Sources:

1. [The Globe and Mail](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-paul-st-pierre-plamondon-quebec-premier-cabinet-independence-minister/) [Image](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/resizer/v2/ADTJVEAZ3JE73J57FBXFBXLPII.JPG?auth=dcddc587966665855d266365106a049c6eaa5a90ea6e310150d59e5381471f41&width=1200&height=800&quality=80&smart=true)

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