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About this Quebec poll from Léger

This Quebec sovereignty poll was fielded by Léger in May 2026, with a middle field date of May 17, 2026. The poll collected data from a total sample of n=1,027 Quebec respondents via an online panel.

The margin of error for an online sample is not applicable. For comparison purposes, a random sample of this size would yield a margin of error [moe] of ±3.1%, 19 times out of 20 (for entire sample only) around the 50%-mark.

If we compare these numbers with the previous poll from Léger (April 2026), opposition to Quebec sovereignty climbs three points from 59% to 62% (variation similar to moe), and support for Quebec sovereignty loses three points from 32% to 29% (variation similar to moe) among all respondents. You can read more information on this poll here.


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Quebec 62% ▲3 29% ▼3 9% Léger, Quebec sovereignty | 2026-05-17 338Canada.com


Breakdown by region

Montreal CMA 71% ▲3 29% ▼3 Léger, Quebec sovereignty | 2026-05-17 338Canada.com
Quebec City CMA 67% ▲2 33% ▼2 Léger, Quebec sovereignty | 2026-05-17 338Canada.com
Rest of Quebec 63% ▲1 37% ▼1 Léger, Quebec sovereignty | 2026-05-17 338Canada.com


Breakdown by gender

Female voters 70% ▼2 30% ▲2 Léger, Quebec sovereignty | 2026-05-17 338Canada.com
Male voters 66% ▲7 34% ▼7 Léger, Quebec sovereignty | 2026-05-17 338Canada.com


Breakdown by language

Francophones 61% ▲3 39% ▼3 Léger, Quebec sovereignty | 2026-05-17 338Canada.com
Non francophones 88% ▲3 12% ▼3 Léger, Quebec sovereignty | 2026-05-17 338Canada.com


Breakdown by age group

18-34 years old 64% ▲7 36% ▼7 Léger, Quebec sovereignty | 2026-05-17 338Canada.com
35-54 years old 68% ▲1 32% ▼1 Léger, Quebec sovereignty | 2026-05-17 338Canada.com
55+ years old 69% 31% Léger, Quebec sovereignty | 2026-05-17 338Canada.com

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