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PQ Premier-Elect Promises 2030 Quebec Sovereignty Referendum

By Drooid · Oct 13, 2026, 2:40 PM UTC · How we work

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Premier-elect Paul St-Pierre Plamondon (PQ) pledged a 2030 Quebec sovereignty referendum.
Finance Minister Eric Girard warned independence could cost $65 billion in five years.
He will cap permanent immigration at 35,000, down from 60,000.
He will halve temporary work permits to 200,000-250,000, targeting key sectors.
The PQ aims to lower corporate tax to 9.5 % from 11.5 %.

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Premier-elect Paul St-Pierre Plamondon (PQ) pledged a 2030 Quebec sovereignty referendum.
Finance Minister Eric Girard warned independence could cost $65 billion in five years.
He will cap permanent immigration at 35,000, down from 60,000.
He will halve temporary work permits to 200,000-250,000, targeting key sectors.
The PQ aims to lower corporate tax to 9.5 % from 11.5 %.