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Canada faces internal threat as separatist party wins in Quebec amid its history of supporting Khalistan.
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News18•06-10-2026, 19:09
Canada faces internal threat as separatist party wins in Quebec amid its history of supporting Khalistan.
- •The separatist party Parti Québécois has made a stunning comeback and won the provincial elections in Canada's major province, Quebec.
- •Quebec is Canada's only French-speaking province, and its people are demanding independence to preserve their distinct language and culture.
- •Party leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has announced plans to hold a referendum on independence from Canada following the election victory.
- •While Canada has long sheltered and permitted Khalistani activities on its soil under the guise of free speech, it now faces its own existential threat of separation.
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The separatist party Parti Québécois (PQ), led by Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, made a stunning comeback and secured victory in Quebec's provincial elections to form a minority government, though it fell just short of a 64-seat majority.
Quebec is Canada's only French-speaking province, and its people want independence to preserve their unique French language, culture, and separate identity. Discontent dates back to 1763 when Britain occupied the region, and residents believe their policies and needs differ from the rest of English-speaking Canada.
Referendums on creating a separate nation were previously held in Quebec in 1980 and 1995, during which the proposals for independence were narrowly rejected.
