A large part of Canada unites against the American president that of Donald Trump trade war, Quebec elected a separatist prime minister who promised a referendum on independence – even though most Quebecers don’t want one.
Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon won a five-party race Monday evening, securing a minority government. The ruling Coalition Avenir Québec, which won consecutive majorities after taking power in 2018, was wiped out.
“We will be a government with a unique personality” Saint-Pierre Plamondon said in French, promising there would be no surprises for Quebecers in his victory speech in Montreal on Monday evening. “We will be upfront. We will be honest and we will tell people what changes are coming.”
Prime Minister Marc Carney I should expect the same thing, Saint-Pierre said Plamondon. He swore to be a prime minister for everyone, then doubled down on his referendum promise. “The courageous fight of French speakers to protect their language and culture will succeed when they have their own country. »
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