Quebec separatist says no independence referendum while Trump in office
Summary
The leader of Quebec’s Parti Quebecois said they will not hold a vote on Quebec’s independence while President Donald Trump is in office. The party plans to wait until after President Trump’s second term ends in 2029 to have a calm discussion about independence.Key Facts
- Paul St-Pierre Plamondon leads the Parti Quebecois, a party that supports Quebec’s independence.
- He said a referendum on independence would be too risky during President Trump’s time in office.
- Quebec’s next provincial election must happen by October 5, with Parti Quebecois currently leading in polls.
- If Parti Quebecois wins, they plan to hold an independence referendum later in their four-year term.
- President Trump’s approach to Canada, including tariffs and comments about Canada becoming a U.S. state, has caused tension.
- This tension has increased Canadian nationalism and complicated secession movements in provinces like Quebec and Alberta.
- Experts say Quebecers still mostly support staying in Canada because of potential economic problems if they separate.
- Political science experts see current Parti Quebecois polling as not showing a rise in support for full independence.
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