Separatist Party Wins Quebec Election, Testing Canadian Unity

Canada's Parti Québécois (PQ) has won a minority government in Quebec's provincial election under the leadership of Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, marking their return to power since 2014. St-Pierre Plamondon has committed to holding a referendum on Quebec's independence from Canada, though current polls show limited public backing for the move.

Because the PQ secured a minority, achieving a referendum will require cooperation from other parties, such as Québec Solidaire, while major opposition parties like the Liberals have vowed not to collaborate on independence. The victory creates a fresh political test for Prime Minister Mark Carney as he navigates federal-provincial relations.