Summary
The Parti Québécois (PQ), a party that wants Quebec to become independent from Canada, won the provincial election but did not get enough seats to rule alone. PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon plans to hold a vote on Quebec leaving Canada after President Donald Trump leaves office, with a possible referendum not expected before 2029.Key Facts
- The Parti Québécois won the Quebec provincial election but fell short of a majority.
- PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will become Quebec’s next premier.
- PQ promises a referendum on Quebec's independence after Trump’s presidency ends.
- Surveys show about 30% of Quebec residents support independence.
- Quebec has held two previous independence votes, in 1980 and 1995; both votes kept Quebec in Canada.
- The PQ supports reducing immigration, especially for those who do not speak French.
- The previous ruling party, Coalition for Quebec's Future, did not support Quebec leaving Canada.
- The election result follows concerns about trade tensions and political pressures from the US.
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