The Quebec Citizens' Union (French: Union citoyenne du Québec, pronounced [ynjɔ̃ sitwajɛn dy kebɛk], UCQ) was a social-democratic, progressive and federalist political party in Québec, Canada, that was officially recognized on July 13, 2012, in Quebec.
[1][2] The Quebec Citizens' Union was founded in the fall of 2011, when about a dozen people left the Jonquière Liberal Association with its resigning president, Alexis St-Gelais, to form a party that would appeal to progressive, federalist voters.
The party's name was reserved on December 14, 2011, but it was not until February 2012 that it started appearing in various social media outlets.
The party was recognized by the Chief Electoral Officer of Québec on July 13, 2012.
On August 4, 2012, the UCQ published its manifesto and slogan, Finally!, for the 2012 provincial election.