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flag PQ leader says Quebec's independence push is underway after PM's history remarks.

flag Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon declared on January 23, 2026, that a campaign for a Quebec independence referendum is already underway, citing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s remarks on the 1759 Battle of the Plains of Abraham as a catalyst. flag St-Pierre Plamondon criticized Carney’s description of the battle as a foundation for national unity, calling it a colonialist narrative that undermines Quebec’s distinct identity. flag He asserted Quebec’s sovereignty predates Canada and has endured despite federal influence, framing the moment as a turning point for self-determination. flag The speech, delivered at a PQ convention in Saint-Hyacinthe, drew a standing ovation and reaffirmed the party’s alliance with the Bloc Québécois. flag While no referendum date has been set, the PQ is advancing policy proposals focused on language, governance, and provincial autonomy.

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