# Quebec's Separatists Target Carney

> Quebec's separatists vow to challenge federal leadership after narrow election win.
- Title: Quebec's Separatists Target Carney · Nationalpost | Shortify
- Summary: 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%…
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- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/opinion/andre-pratte-quebecs-separatists-are-spoiling-for-a-fight-with-carney
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.