Parti Québécois leader draws link between Quebec Liberal Party, organized crime

Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon compared the Liberal Party to organized crime in its leadership campaign.

On the last day of the legislative session before the fall provincial election, Parti Québécois (PQ) Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon chose to draw a connection between the Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) and organized crime.

He based his remarks on the ongoing investigation by the province’s anti-corruption unit (UPAC) into allegations of illegal financing during last year’s PLQ leadership race.

At a press conference on Friday to review the session, he was asked to explain why he was drawing a connection between organized crime and the opposition party.

He replied that it was normal to ask such questions when UPAC, which investigates criminal activities, decides to intervene.

He said he wondered how the slush fund was financed, if there even was one.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on June 12, 2026.