Mr. Boisclair said he plans to lead the party into the next election, but admitted he had misread the electorate during the campaign.

Another referendum on sovereignty “was not, apparently, a priority,” he told the media.

However, he said the overall voting trends supported the PQ’s position within Quebec. Two-thirds of seats were given to people who do not accept the status quo, he said.

Couldn’t the Green Party claim victory on those same grounds?