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Quebec Separatists Poised for Election Win, Sparking Carney Headache, Trump Victory
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Firstpost•30-09-2026, 11:11
Quebec Separatists Poised for Election Win, Sparking Carney Headache, Trump Victory
- •The separatist Parti Quebecois (PQ) is leading with 30% in Quebec's upcoming election, according to 338 Canada, potentially creating a fresh challenge for Prime Minister Mark Carney.
- •PQ's return to power after a decade could lead to a referendum on Quebec's independence, following a similar non-binding referendum in Alberta.
- •US President Donald Trump's campaign to break up Canada is seen as emboldened by rising separatist sentiments, with Trump reportedly contacting far-right and separatist elements.
- •PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon stated his party's commitment to Quebec becoming a country to preserve French culture in an English-speaking Canada.
- •Despite the PQ's lead, political expert Valerie Gaudreau suggests their strength is driven by voter disappointment with the incumbent CAQ government over the cost of living, rather than strong separatist sentiment, with only about 30% of voters supporting independence.
Key Questions Answered
According to a poll of polls by 338 Canada, the separatist Parti Quebecois (PQ) is leading the upcoming election with 30 per cent of the vote.
PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has ruled out holding a referendum on leaving Canada until the completion of US President Donald Trump's term in 2029.
Quebec political expert Valerie Gaudreau stated that the PQ's strength is driven by disappointment with the incumbent CAQ government over the cost of living rather than a strong desire for independence.
