Quebec votes as separatist surge tests Canada's unity

· Politics · Canada

Voters in Quebec went to the polls in provincial elections expected to result in victory for the Parti Quebecois, which has promised to hold a referendum on independence from Canada within the next two years. The party's rise has been tied to frustrations over affordability and the protection of the French language. A separatist win could make it tougher for Prime Minister Mark Carney to maintain national unity as he deals with US President Donald Trump. Carney remains popular in Quebec.

Why it matters：The vote tests Canadian federal cohesion at a time of US pressure and could reopen the question of Quebec independence.

Key points

  • Quebec held provincial elections on Monday.
  • The PQ promises an independence referendum by 2028.
  • Carney remains popular in the province.

Sources (original reporting)

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