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Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, leader of the Parti Québécois, has stunned observers by declaring his party won’t hold a sovereignty referendum while Donald Trump is president—effectively pushing any vote past 2029—citing the need for calm, informed debate amid U.S. political chaos. This marks a reversal from his prior stance, as he now pledges to consult Quebecers on independence within his first term if elected. With the provincial election just weeks away, St-Pierre Plamondon is doubling down on outreach to anglophone voters, framing shared struggles like housing costs and public services as unifying issues. Polls show only 15% of Quebecers would definitely vote “yes” on independence, yet the PQ leads in overall voter intentions over the CAQ and Liberals. Both parties are already airing pre-election ads, with the CAQ focusing on the economy and the PQ betting on domestic appeal to sway voters away from the current government. The October 5th election will reveal whether this bold strategy can turn the tide.

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