Quebec Separatists Aim for Power Amid Provincial Election Testing National Unity
The Parti Quebecois is seeking a return to power in Quebec, promising an independence referendum if elected, which could challenge Prime Minister Mark Carney's message of national unity.
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According to the South China Morning Post, the Parti Quebecois is aiming to regain power in Canada's French-speaking province, with the party promising to hold an independence referendum if they are elected. This provincial election, held on Monday, presents a potential test for Prime Minister Mark Carney's message promoting national unity in the face of the United States.
Despite Carney's popularity in Quebec, the potential success of the separatist Parti Quebecois (PQ) is not viewed as a rejection of his position regarding US President Donald Trump, whose trade war and annexation threats have reportedly angered Canadians.
The PQ's increase in support after spending 12 years in opposition has been linked to dissatisfaction concerning affordability and a persistent wish to safeguard the French language within a country that is becoming more English-speaking.
One PQ voter, Francis Chalifour, a 49-year-old teacher, stated to Agence France-Presse after casting his ballot in Montreal that he wants Quebec to continue speaking French in 100 years.
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