Quebec Election Results Spark Debate Over Independence Referendum

Canadian PM urges Quebec to focus on economy, not independence referendum. PQ wins election but falls short of majority.

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October 7, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Ottawa, Canada — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged Quebec to prioritize economic challenges over the possibility of an independence referendum, following the Parti Québécois’ election victory.

The Parti Québécois secured 59 seats in Quebec’s National Assembly, falling just short of a majority, and will now lead a minority government. Despite this, the party has reaffirmed its commitment to holding another independence referendum, though it has pledged to wait until U.S. President Donald Trump is no longer in office.

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Carney emphasized that the current focus should be on addressing immediate economic concerns, including infrastructure development, affordable housing, and support for workers impacted by Trump’s trade policies. He also met with newly elected Quebec Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon to discuss collaboration on these issues.

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