PQ wins Quebec election but short of majority, pledges referendum
Parti Québécois won Quebec’s election without a majority, and leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon pledged another independence referendum.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished18:22 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished18:22 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
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Key points
- Quebec voters head to polls as Parti Quebecois eyes power after 12 years.
- PQ leader PSPP pledges a referendum on independence, not while Trump is in office.
- Polls showed PQ around 30% support, potential for a majority in the 127-seat assembly.
- Results expected within hours after polls close at 8pm local time.
- Alberta also votes non-binding on independence during this political season.
Other reports
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
“Separatist party projected to win Quebec election, adding new test to Canada's unity”
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
“Quebec separatists win election reviving push for independence”
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“Separatists win Quebec election in test for Canada PM’s national unity strategy”
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Parti Québécois won Quebec’s election without a majority, and leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon pledged another independence referendum.