Parti Québécois Delays Independence Referendum Until After Donald Trump’s Term
· World · The Independent, Bloomberg, Al Jazeera
Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon announced that any referendum on Quebec’s independence from Canada will be postponed until after Donald Trump leaves office on January 20, 2029. St-Pierre Plamondon stated that the province’s future should not be influenced by the unpredictability of the American administration or trade-related tensions. While his party could win the next provincial election mandated by October 5, he emphasized the need for a calm, clear debate free from external political upheavals. The party has historically aimed for sovereignty but has not held a referendum during its recent terms in power. Meanwhile, secessionist sentiment is also being discussed in Alberta, where voters face a decision on October 19 regarding a potential binding vote on leaving Canada.
Why it matters
The delay reflects how US trade policies and rhetoric regarding Canada’s sovereignty are actively shaping the internal political strategies of Canadian provinces. This move directly impacts the timeline for potential constitutional change in Quebec and the broader stability of the Canadian federation.
Read the original report — The Independent
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