# Quebec Separatists Vow Independence Vote

> Quebec separatists promise independence referendum after winning provincial election but falling short of majority.
- Title: Quebec Separatists Vow Independence Vote · euronews | Shortify
- Summary: Quebec separatists promise independence referendum after winning provincial election but falling short of majority. Quebec's Parti Québécois won provincial…
- Keywords: parti québécois, quebec, independence referendum, canada, paul st-pierre plamondon, coalition avenir québec, christine frechette, mark carney, us president donald trump, separatism, news, world
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/10/06/quebec-separatists-vow-independence-referendum-after-winning-local-elections-but-falling-s
- Author: Malek Fouda
- Published: 2026-10-06T04:37:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: parti québécois, quebec, independence referendum, canada, paul st-pierre plamondon, coalition avenir québec, christine frechette, mark carney, us president donald trump, separatism, news, world
## Quebec Election Result
The Parti Québécois won Quebec’s provincial election on Monday but fell short of 64 seats needed for a majority in the National Assembly.
## PQ Returns to Power
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon’s party returned to power for the first time in over a decade with a minority government.
## PQ Pledges Independence Referendum
St-Pierre Plamondon pledged to hold another independence referendum after US President Donald Trump leaves office.
## Independence as Survival
St-Pierre Plamondon called independence essential for preserving Quebec’s French-speaking identity, a 'question of survival' for a small fraction of North America.
## CAQ Concedes Defeat
Coalition Avenir Québec leader Christine Fréchette conceded defeat, taking full responsibility for the 'difficult result'.
## Independence Support Low
Support for independence remains at about 30%, low by historical standards, according to McGill University professor Daniel Béland.
## Key takeaway

Quebec's Parti Québécois won provincial election with 60 seats but needs coalition to govern, pledging independence referendum after US President Trump leaves office.