# Quebec Separatist Government Appoints Marceau as Finance Minister

> Quebec's new separatist government names economist Nicolas Marceau as finance minister amid fiscal challenges.
- Title: Quebec Separatist Government Appoints Marceau as Finance…
- Summary: Quebec's new separatist government names economist Nicolas Marceau as finance minister amid fiscal challenges. Quebec's separatist government appointed…
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- Published: 2026-10-21T18:58:07+00:00
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## Newly Elected Quebec Government
The newly elected separatist government in Quebec appointed economist Nicolas Marceau as its finance minister on Wednesday.
## Marceau's Previous Experience
Marceau held that position the last time the Parti Québécois was in power, between September 2012 and April 2014.
## Infrastructure Focus
Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon said the priority is to renovate infrastructure.
## Historic Moment
Plamondon declared he cannot imagine standing on the sidelines as this historic moment unfolds before us, which could lead to the birth of the country of Quebec.
## Minority Government
The PQ formed a minority government on Oct. 5 with the lowest-ever popular support in Quebec, winning 59 of 127 seats.
## Referendum Plan
St-Pierre Plamondon promised to hold a referendum on breaking away from Canada once US President Donald Trump’s second term ends in January 2029.
## Fiscal Challenges
The PQ foresees a C$6.5 billion ($4.6 billion) deficit for the fiscal year ending March 31 and needs C$1.8 billion in savings to balance the budget in two years.
## Key takeaway

Quebec's separatist government appointed Nicolas Marceau as finance minister to address a C$6.5 billion deficit and fiscal constraints.