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Joly Slams PQ's U.S. Ties Plan Amid Election Tensions

11/19/2025

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Federal Industry Minister Mélanie Joly criticized Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon for seeking closer U.S. ties if Quebec secedes, warning it could weaken Quebec against U.S. influence under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Plamondon proposes a new currency, which Joly says would diminish Quebecers’ purchasing power.
Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet accused Joly of fear-mongering.
PQ has gained polling support, challenging Coalition Avenir Québec ahead of the next provincial election.

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Federal Industry Minister Mélanie Joly criticized Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon for seeking closer U.S. ties if Quebec secedes, warning it could weaken Quebec against U.S. influence under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Plamondon proposes a new currency, which Joly says would diminish Quebecers’ purchasing power.
Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet accused Joly of fear-mongering.
PQ has gained polling support, challenging Coalition Avenir Québec ahead of the next provincial election.