“Chris Selley: Does PSPP realize how unpopular he is?”

Key points

• PSPP's new uncompromising sovereignty strategy clashes with Ottawa and federal attention.
• He refused to attend a Canada-EU meeting in Montreal, citing sovereignty concerns.
• PQ’s Oct. 5 vote share at 28% is lower than sovereignty polling around 30%.
• Indigenous Quebecers (about 2.5% of population) pose a political hurdle for PSPP.
• PSPP criticized for a 300-word diatribe after a seating invitation at the head table.