A separatist party just won power in Quebec - what does that mean? - BBC

[Feroze]

A separatist party just won power in Quebec - what does that mean?​

Canada's Parti Québécois (PQ) is projected to have won enough seats in Quebec's provincial election to form a minority government, though the separatists will need other parties' support to achieve their aims - such as a new public vote on independence.

It marks the first time the PQ has been in power since 2014, with Paul St-Pierre Plamondon set to become the province's new leader.

St-Pierre Plamondon has previously said a referendum vote would occur after President Donald Trump is out of office in the United States, explaining that a vote would require "conditions that allow for an informed and serene debate".

The BBC's senior journalist Nadine Yousif explains what comes next.

Watch: A separatist party won power in Quebec - what's next?

Canada's Parti Québécois has promised it will hold the province's third vote on independence, but said they won’t do so until Donald Trump is out of office.

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[clutch]

Doesn't mean anything. They have been in power for ages... Now they have a minority.

 

[gangsta_rap]

Doesn't mean anything. They have been in power for ages... Now they have a minority.

If Quebec exits the rest of the provinces can keep the equalization pay(extortion) to themselves

Quebec swallowing 14$B CAD from other provinces:

 

[Starlord]

If Quebec needs Democracy or liberty, I know a guy.

 

[Haz]

If Quebec needs Democracy or liberty, I know a guy.

They definitely need some freedom fries, now doubt.

 

[Feroze]

Doesn't mean anything. They have been in power for ages... Now they have a minority.

I don't think Quebec will ever get independence from Canada.

Just because they speak French. lol.

Canada is already a bilingual country.

However I do believe in self-determination for all peoples. Lets stop the hypocrisy here.