Plamondon: Independence Necessary, Despite Global Tensions


Author: The Daily News Now! March 4, 2026 Duration: 1:37
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Plamondon: Independence Necessary, Despite Global Tensions

PQ Leader Plamondon Acknowledges Global Tensions, Urges Quebec Independence

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, leader of the Parti Québécois, acknowledges the impact of global tensions, such as the war in Iran, on the push for Quebec independence. Despite short-term fears, he maintains its an absolute necessity for the provinces future. Plamondon differentiates between genuine concerns and what he perceives as misleading fears spread by rival parties. He doesnt rule out delaying a referendum until after Trumps term but insists hes not backing away from his first-term promise. The PQ secures another byelection victory, further boosting their standing.

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