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Plamondon projected to win Quebec majority, delaying referendum

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 2:12 PM UTC · How we work

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Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is projected to win a majority government in Quebec.
He says the PQ will not call a referendum until U.S. President Donald Trump leaves office.
Polls show only 30 percent of Quebecers are interested in a referendum.
St-Pierre Plamondon pledged to create a minister of independence, replacing intergovernmental affairs.
Prime Minister Mark Carney faces a test as Alberta will hold an Oct. 19 referendum on secession.

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Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is projected to win a majority government in Quebec.
He says the PQ will not call a referendum until U.S. President Donald Trump leaves office.
Polls show only 30 percent of Quebecers are interested in a referendum.
St-Pierre Plamondon pledged to create a minister of independence, replacing intergovernmental affairs.
Prime Minister Mark Carney faces a test as Alberta will hold an Oct. 19 referendum on secession.