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Separatists win Quebec provincial election in blow to Mark Carney
What happened
The Parti Quebecois won 59 seats in the Quebec national assembly, five short of a majority, and its leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon conceded he would need opposition support to proceed with a referendum on breaking from Canada. The provincial election was won with the lowest share of ballots captured by a winning party in Quebec electoral history. The centre-right Coalition Avenir Quebec lost all its 79 seats.
Why it matters
The outcome may hamper Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's efforts to maintain national unity, particularly in the face of US President Donald Trump's tariffs. The situation may also impact Ottawa's relationships with Quebec, as the Parti Quebecois has announced plans to resist federal immigration policies and cut ties to the British monarchy.
Key facts
- Parti Quebecois won 59 seats
- Coalition Avenir Quebec lost all 79 seats
- Parti Quebecois has 27.9% of the vote
- Quebec will hold a non-binding vote on independence from Canada this month
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