{
  "id": 12467396,
  "title": "Alberta separatists see an ally in Quebec premier-designate St-Pierre Plamondon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/alberta-separatists-see-an-ally-in-quebec-premier-designate-st-pierre-12467396",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T20:45:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
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    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12090140/alberta-separatism-party-quebecois-election-win/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alberta separatists are viewing Quebec Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon as a potential ally in their push for independence. Jeffrey Rath, a separatist leader, stated that Plamondon's victory as the head of Quebec's separatist Party Quebecois could significantly alter the political landscape in Canada, especially since he has expressed support for Alberta's independence. Plamondon, who will lead a minority government following the Quebec election, has pledged to hold a separatist referendum in the province, which is expected to occur after the U.S. President Donald Trump's term ends. Rath revealed that he had met with Plamondon in Calgary and found him to be a competent and effective leader. Corey Morgan, an online commentator and separatist advocate, supported Plamondon's election, believing that it benefits both independence movements in Canada to maintain pressure on the federal system. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, however, remains committed to keeping Alberta within Canada, as she recently called for a binding referendum on the separation issue. Smith congratulated Plamondon on his election but did not address the topic of separation. Morgan expressed disappointment that both Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney did not acknowledge the significance of Plamondon's victory, arguing that it will impact policy decisions in the coming years.",
  "summary": "Separatist leaders feel the Party Quebecois victory could change the political dynamic of Canada, especially since its leader has shown willingness to support Alberta independence.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Alberta separatists see an ally in Quebec premier-designate St-Pierre Plamondon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/alberta-separatists-see-an-ally-in-quebec-premier-designate-st-pierre",
        "published": "2026-10-06T20:45:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "EDITORIAL: Treat Alberta like Quebec to counter separatism",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/editorial-treat-alberta-like-quebec-to-counter-separatism",
        "published": "2026-10-06T22:01:37.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}