Pauline Marois and Rene Levesque

Rene Levesque: The party of Rene Levesque absorbed a devastating electoral blow Monday, a loss that knocked the Parti Quebecois's vote count back four decades to its days as a fledgling political outfit. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. Pauline Marois announced her departure after Monday's defeat and very likely became the last PQ leader who will have served alongside Levesque, the party's founding father. PQ supporters listen to election results at the party election headquarters Monday, April 7, 2014 in Montreal. THE Paul Chiasson The result could trigger an existential emergency for the PQ, as it faces the realization that its very raison d'etre Quebec independence has been deemed politically toxic. Related Items Articles Quebec election map revives long-standing Labrador border dispute Poll Do you think the Liberal victory in Quebec will end the threat of Quebec separation? Yes, Quebec separatism is dead No, it will make a comeback in the future View Results (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.