Carney says Canada at ‘crucial time’ in conversation with Quebec premier-designate

Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed Canada's current situation with Quebec's future premier-designate, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, following the Parti Québécois' victory in Monday's provincial election, according to a report by The Canadian Press. Carney emphasized that this is a "crucial time" for the nation and urged focusing on the present rather than future events, specifically St-Pierre Plamondon's pledge not to hold an independence referendum during the tenure of U.S. President Donald Trump.

The two leaders also delved into infrastructure funding and supporting Quebec workers impacted by the U.S. trade war. St-Pierre Plamondon, speaking in Montreal, assured supporters that he would collaborate with Quebec's English-speaking community and Prime Minister Carney whenever it benefited Quebecers. The Parti Québécois secured 59 seats in the election, falling short of the 64 required for a majority, while the opposition Coalition Avenir Québec suffered a complete defeat, failing to win any seats after eight years in power.