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Parti Québécois Pushes Sovereignty Amid Economic Concerns

11/17/2025

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Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, leader of the Parti Québécois (PQ), told supporters in Sherbrooke that he would pursue a sovereignty referendum.
He proposed a gradual transition to an independent Quebec currency.
Quebec Liberals warned of economic instability in response to the currency proposal.
Polls show the Parti Québécois gaining support as the ruling Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) struggles.
A Chicoutimi by-election could test the party's momentum.

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Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, leader of the Parti Québécois (PQ), told supporters in Sherbrooke that he would pursue a sovereignty referendum.
He proposed a gradual transition to an independent Quebec currency.
Quebec Liberals warned of economic instability in response to the currency proposal.
Polls show the Parti Québécois gaining support as the ruling Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) struggles.
A Chicoutimi by-election could test the party's momentum.