Carney says Canada at ‘crucial time’ in conversation with Quebec premier-designate
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has commented on his conversation with Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon following the Parti Québécois' victory in Monday's provincial election. Carney views the current situation as "a crucial time" for Canada and emphasizes the importance of focusing on the present rather than future events.
St-Pierre Plamondon stated his opposition to an independence referendum while the U.S. President Donald Trump is in office. The Prime Minister and the Quebec leader discussed infrastructure funding and support for Quebec workers impacted by the U.S. trade war during their meeting.
The Parti Québécois secured 59 seats in the election, falling short of the 64 required for a majority government. The Coalition Avenir Québec, which had held power for eight years, failed to win any seats after a dramatic defeat.
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