Bloc Québécois MP Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay has confirmed his switch to the Parti Québécois, marking a significant shift in Quebec politics. The announcement was made during a press conference in St-Hyacinthe, Que., on Friday, May 29, 2026, with Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet present.
Savard-Tremblay will leave federal politics to run for the PQ in the upcoming fall provincial election. The move highlights ongoing realignments within Quebec's sovereignist movement as the PQ seeks to strengthen its roster ahead of the provincial campaign.
During the press conference, St-Pierre Plamondon and Blanchet embraced, signaling unity despite the departure of a Bloc MP to the provincial party. Savard-Tremblay expressed his commitment to advancing Quebec's interests at the provincial level.
The decision comes as Quebec's political landscape evolves, with the PQ aiming to regain ground after recent electoral setbacks. Savard-Tremblay's experience as a federal MP is expected to bolster the PQ's platform on issues such as sovereignty and provincial autonomy.
This transition underscores the fluidity between federal and provincial sovereignist parties in Quebec, as leaders work together to promote their shared vision for the province's future.
