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Quebec Separatist Leader Delays Independence Referendum Until After Trump's Term
The leader of Quebec's separatist party announced a postponement of any independence referendum until Donald Trump is no longer president of the U.S.
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, the leader of the Parti Québécois (PQ), stated that a referendum on Quebec's independence would be delayed until after Donald Trump's presidency. He indicated that the issue would not come to a vote before January 20, 2029, the date marking the end of Trump's potential second term in office.
Plamondon emphasized that the presence of Trump in the White House has complicated the separatist agenda in Quebec. His remarks reflect apprehension over Trump's unpredictable approach to governance, which the PQ leader believes could disrupt the context for a sovereignty vote.
Concerns have been raised regarding how Trump's policies, including tariffs and his remarks about making Canada the 51st state, could affect the debate over Quebec’s independence. This has led to a consensus within the PQ to postpone any discussions on sovereignty until after Trump leaves office.