PQ won’t hold Quebec sovereignty vote while Trump is president, leader says
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon said the issue would not come to a vote before Jan. 20, 2029, the date of the end of Trump’s second term at the White House.
Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon stated that a PQ government will not hold a Quebec sovereignty referendum while U.S. President Donald Trump remains in power. The announcement was made on social media, emphasizing that the PQ will consult Quebecers on independence during its term but will not vote on it until after Trump's second term ends on Jan.
20, 2029. St-Pierre Plamondon argued that an informed and serene debate is necessary and that the referendum should not be affected by American politics or unpredictable presidential actions. The PQ leader also criticized the governing CAQ, promising to tackle various issues such as reducing bureaucracy, addressing the cost-of-living crisis, and improving public services.
The PQ has a slight lead in recent polls, with 30% of voters supporting it for the upcoming provincial election, compared to 24% for the Quebec Liberal Party.
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