Paul St\u002DPierre Plamondon says he wants his oath of office to be to the people of Quebec.
Before they can take their seats in the legislature, members are required to swear an oath to the British Crown and to the Quebec people.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
But the PQ leader was evasive about what he will do if his formal request to the legislature is denied, adding that he will take things one step at a time. Meanwhile, he said he has legal opinions that demonstrate the legislature isn’t obliged to take action against elected officials who refuse to take an oath to the King.
In 2018, PQ members reportedly took the oath to Queen Elizabeth II but added the words “until Quebec is independent.”
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