Minor political parties in Quebec say they are hindered by scarce media exposure and a campaign financing system that ties funding to previous election results, making it difficult to secure seats in the 2026 provincial election.
Martine Ouellet, speaking for the minor parties, highlighted that the financing rules allocate money based on past performance, leaving these groups with minimal resources. She also observed that the province’s dominant parties dominate airtime.
Quebec’s election financing authorities apply the rule that distributes funds according to prior election outcomes, while media outlets concentrate coverage on the larger parties, leaving smaller parties with few resources during the campaign.