Quebecers Put Cost of Living First

A YouGov survey of 1,276 Quebec adults (Sept 14–Oct 1, 2026) finds 58% identify cost of living/inflation as a top-three provincial issue, while traditionally central identity topics — French/English language (7%) and independence (4%) — register very low. Healthcare (43%) and housing (34%) follow, and cost-of-living concern is consistent across voters of different federal parties. — If provincial campaigns and policy debates pivot to immediate economic relief (inflation, housing, healthcare), this could sideline identity politics and reshape party messaging and coalition dynamics in Quebec and perhaps influence federal politics in Canada.