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Quebec Separatists Win Election, Vow Independence Referendum

October 6, 2026

Summary

The Parti Québécois won the provincial election in Quebec, securing a minority government, and leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has vowed to hold an independence referendum in the coming years, adding a new test to Canada's unity.

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  • Canada: Quebec separatists return to power, promise new independence referendum

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  • Separatist party projected to win Quebec election, adding new test to Canada's unity
  • Quebec separatists vowing independence vote win an election but fall short of majority - AP News

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