Canadian politician, lawyer and columnist, leader of the Parti Québécois
The Parti Québecois has formed a minority government in Quebec after the provincial election, ending a decade-long wait for power. Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon vows to pursue a referendum on independence after Trump leaves office, while Ottawa and provincial rivals plot how to shape national unity amid new tariffs and economic strain.
The Parti Que9be9cois has won the Quebec provincial election, returning to power after 12 years without a majority. Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has vowed to pursue a referendum on independence, with potential timing tied to U.S. presidential terms. The Coalition Avenir Que9bec suffers a collapse, while the PQ faces a likely minority government as results come in.