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Quebec's Separatists Target Carney
Quebec's separatists vow to challenge federal leadership after narrow election win.
In brief
Quebec's separatists vow to challenge federal leadership after narrow election win. Quebec's separatist party won 59 seats in the National Assembly with 28% of the vote, aiming to hold a referendum on separation by 2029 or 2030. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Quebec Election Result
Quebecers elected a weak minority separatist government with the Parti Québécois winning 59 seats in the National Assembly.
Separatist Vote Share
The Parti Québécois secured 28 percent of the vote in the election, a figure that has been contested by separatists.
Carney's Response
Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to build a stronger Quebec as part of a stronger Canada, calling for cooperative federalism.
Separatist Strategy
The Parti Québécois plans to challenge federal policy on trade, immigration, and even the monarchy to stoke nationalist sentiment.
Referendum Timeline
Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon aims to hold a separation referendum by 2029 or 2030, as promised.
Separatist Alliances
The Parti Québécois claims support from other separatist groups to boost their referendum campaign.
The headline
Quebec's separatist party won 59 seats in the National Assembly with 28% of the vote, aiming to hold a referendum on separation by 2029 or 2030.
