Quebec separatist leader says no independence referendum until Trump leaves office
Summary
The leader of Quebec’s separatist party, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, said his party will delay any vote on Quebec’s independence until after President Donald Trump leaves office in January 2029. He believes a calm and clear discussion about Quebec’s future should not be affected by unpredictable U.S. politics.Key Facts
- Paul St-Pierre Plamondon leads the Parti Québécois, which wants Quebec to become independent from Canada.
- The party could win Quebec’s next election, which must happen by October 5, 2025.
- If they win, they plan to hold a referendum on independence during their first term, but only after January 20, 2029.
- Plamondon cited the disruptions caused by President Trump’s policies and behavior as reasons to delay the referendum.
- Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods and his talk about making Canada the 51st U.S. state have increased Canadian nationalism.
- Support for Quebec independence remains about 30%, according to experts.
- Quebec has voted twice against independence, most recently in 1995 by a very narrow margin.
- Quebec already has special powers, such as collecting its own income tax and controlling immigration to favor French speakers.
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