How Quebec Separatists Win Poses New Challenge for Carney Amid Trump Trade War - Time Magazine
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s “Canada Strong” strategy vows to “unite” and “secure” the nation in the face of an ongoing trade war with the U. S. Canadians are encouraged to support his efforts to “stand up to” President Donald Trump and help “build a stronger Canada.”But Carney’s united front is being tested once more, following separatist Parti Québécois’ (PQ) win in Quebec’s provincial election on Monday. The win came just two weeks before Alberta is set to vote on Oct. 19 over whether to remain in Canada or move ahead with a second binding vote on separation. The PQ has already pledged its intention to hold a referendum on Quebec independence. “The courageous battle of Francophones to protect their language and culture will succeed when they have their own country,” said Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, Quebec’s incoming Premier, during his victory speech. However, Plamondon has vowed that no such referendum will be held “as long as Trump is President of the United States,” citing the political upheaval of the trade standoff. Even if he were to change his mind, holding a referendum without a majority in Quebec’s National Assembly would prove difficult, experts say.
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