A political dilemma is brewing in the Quebec legislature as some MNAs are refusing to swear an oath to King Charles III during their swearing-in ceremony.

The most vocal opponent to the tradition of pledging allegiance to the Crown is Parti Québécois (PQ) leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, whose party members are set to be sworn in on Friday. The rules state members of Quebec's National Assembly cannot take their seats unless they do it.



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