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Quebec voters have brought the separatist Parti Québécois back to power, putting the question of independence back on the political agenda. Most Quebecers still…
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It’s a minority government with no mandate for separation. Quebec politics is complicated and always has been. This is not a vote for independence. It is a rejection of the incumbent.
1, It's a minority government<br>2. Direct opposition is liberal. <br><br>I think that should say enough.
The new guy won't try for an independence vote until after Velveeta Voldemort has left the building.
Thank you for talking about Canada's issues of unity presently, however, you've missed one important consideration, and that is foreign interference from the Trump regime in support for the fringe group of separatists in Alberta.<br><br> Premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith, is actively fomenting separatist sentiments in Alberta, and has broken several provisions of our Canadian Constitution, and is behaving in a treasonous manner. <br><br>There has been a small group of Albertan separatists, who have travelled to Washington, seeking support from Trump officials, resulting in the offer from the State Department of a $500 million "Slush Fund", for the Alberta separatist movement. <br><br>Quebecers are not fooled by the Trump regime, and are not duped by the US, which makes the situation in Alberta quite unique and troubling, coupled with the fact that the US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra, is endeavoring to inflame separatist sentiments in Alberta, to promote the destruction of Canada.
As mentioned below by @siegfriedhekimi6857, 28% of the people who voted for them are their normal base, so the people of Quebec did not turn toward the Parti Québécois. There are just many political parties in Quebec right now, which caused them to be elected with their base.
Canada is also a political powder barrel, with increasingly unpopular L:iberal federal government that is hated by most Canadians under 35. If their is one thing that unites Canadians, it is how much they despise the Liberal party and its ideals Liberals are incredibly corrupt and have ties with foreign dictators.
* Immediate Fiscal Deficit: Quebec would instantly lose about $13.6 billion in annual Canadian equalization payments.<br>* Massive Debt Spike: Taking its share of Canada’s national debt would push Quebec’s total debt past $550 billion (a dangerous 92% debt-to-GDP ratio), causing interest rates to skyrocket.<br>* Corporate Flight: Just like during past referendums, major businesses, investments, and skilled workers would flee to Ontario for economic stability.<br>* Currency Chaos: Quebec would either have zero control over the Canadian dollar or face high inflation and devalued savings with a brand-new currency.<br>* Trade Barriers: It would be kicked out of the USMCA and CETA trade deals, facing immediate tariffs on its $100 billion in annual exports while trying to renegotiate from scratch.<br>* Border & Land Disputes: Indigenous nations in the north have previously rejected Quebec sovereignty, meaning the new country could face serious legal battles over its actual borders.
I will be surprised if it works. Quebec would probably have to buy the land from Canada. And that is very expensive.
no. it won't. minority govt. calm down.
72% of Quebecers voted against the Parti Quebecois..<br>The Parti Quebois only got 28% of the votes. Relax, man.
Dont be ridiculous. The Liberal party had huge gains. Polls say the quebec population is mot interested in an independence vote. Your headline is ridiculous click bait
I am suprised that DW didnt pin this on the Russians and Putin.
Ah, time for political tantrums again. This reminded me of a comment I come across a few years ago….. Quebec is like a disgruntle spouse, moaning , complains all the time but never get on with divorce.
I'm a Canadian living in Germany. I'm a staunch separatist and wish Québec to be a country but I recognise that there is no appetite for this at the present. The guest gave a sober, fair and well balanced analysis of both situations in Canada. I'm very impressed with his grasp of the issues and the differences between Alberta and Québec fronts.<br>Congratulations, that was very well done.<br><br>This said, that headline is so clickbait! Not good at all @DW.
Even if the votes of the Parti Québécois and Québec Solidaire are combined, they do not constitute 50% of the total vote. Furthermore, many individuals who voted for them yesterday would not support independence in a referendum. <br>The PQ will simply waste more of our energy for nothing at the end. Quebec is a distinctive part of Canada and will be like that as long as Canada exists.
This discussion about Canada is total BS!!! The Professor is either ignorant or trying to spin the facts not presented. For example, the 2 main democratic systems of governance are: the Westminster System, and the American System. In small countries with limited terrain and cultural variation, the Westminster System may work fine even with its overly centralized nature. However, in physical large areas with great terrain variation and unique cultural differences over vast areas, the American System’s decentralized control within a Federal/State governance format with Separation Of Powers works best. <br><br>For example, in Canada, individual Provinces might be able to do well with the Westminster System. However, a Continental Federal Government should use the American System. Canadian Provinces do not have Ridings with equal populations. The Provinces are not represented with equal Senators. This gives all the control power to 2 Provinces, Ontario and Quebec. It has meant Quebec has too much authority as a Province and Alberta, the engine of Canadian GDP, is under represented and exploited. This is why you have Separatist Movements. <br><br>Likewise, European Countries might do well with a Westminster System for their small areas. However, as an EU, Europeans would be collectively better off using the American System of governance. The US DID use the Westminster System for about 20 years under the Articles Of Confederation. Then Americans created the “More Perfect Union” with the Constitution and Bill Of Rights, the American System.
It’s a minority government that only won 28% of the vote. The majority, including the two major cities, voted for the two parties that reject a referendum.
Media headlines are so sensationalistic. DW try harder not to CNN the news. The real story is that Quebecers, who gave their governing party, the Coalition Avenir du Quebec, a majority in the last two elections, has delivered that party extinction status by wiping them off the map. Zero seats. That's beyond radical. The good news is finally a province in Canada gives a party minority government status reflective of all the many parties they all support. This is a victory for democracy. Canada's system usually empowers minoity of popular vote parties wth gifted majority seat status. Wholly undemocratic but somewhat functional system. First past the post lead horse winner take all. The real story is the Conservative Party out of nowhere has a sizeable chunk of seats as do the Liberals. Those are traditional Canadian named parties that many rural voters have flocked to. This election is one for the history books.
Don't worry, a referendum win is impossible. The problem is our election system, only 30% of the people voted for them, so 70% didn't. The previous gouvernement have mispent money and they were supposed to reform the election system.
At <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLxuJke67To&t=150">2:30</a> the guest says it just like it is: we quebecers elected the PQ but most quebecers are not focused on independance right now. It's important to understand that PQ has been for a long time one of the two parties that get eleceted here, with the liberal party. The last eight years it was a new party in power and the voters have turned their backs on them. The liberal party is in power in Ottawa (Carney) and I think quebecers elected the PQ to counterbalance and contrast that power wiith their specific demands more than anything.
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Nice of yall to not mention that they only proposed a referendum AFTER Trump aka the source of threat has left.
Minority gouvernement. Promised to hold a referendum after DJT leaves US presidency. So: <br>1- Minority governments do not last much beyond 24 months: this one may not have enough time to actually start planning a referendum, nor even the majority to pass the planning of a referendum.<br>2- Even if there is a referendum, there isn’t a majority of Quebeckers who will vote for independence, most are against it.<br><br>Suggestion to everyone (ROC Canadians) who fear this situation: Relax. Unless the Canadian government seriously mistreats Quebec in the next 2 years, nothing will happen.
Calm down, the PQ obtained 1.2 million votes out of a possible 6.5 million… no need to get your underpants in a twist and start clutching your pearls. <br>The PQ fights for Francophones and Francophones alone, THAT is their sole purpose. IF they need to use separation, or the threat thereof, to obtain this then they will. IF they feel they can reach their goal without separation then that’s what they’ll do. Their main goal isn’t separation, but it’s always in their playbook as an option.<br>A PQ minority government seems to be Quebec’s natural state currently.
Breaking news, AFD wins election. East Germany separates from West Germany. How is that for a clickbait sensationist article?
Bye Canada 😂
Free Quebec !
With 28% of the popular vote... C'mon... We are not in 1976...
Quebec wants to separate, Albertans want to separate.. <br>Not a great feeling, watching my fellow countrymen and women want to divide the nation.
Somehow people vote for separatist parties but are against indépendance when you ask them. 70% oppose separation with Canada right now.<br>Also note they win with 28% of the votes.<br>And they won't change the election system again.<br>But they only represent 28% of people. How can you govern? Others will rally against them as usual.<br>We need to reform the election system asap.
No, Canada is not beginning to crumble. As your talking head clearly explained, opinion polls show a dramatic drop in support from Independence from its peak in the 1980s and 1990s.
Andrew Coyne says PQ has approached Trump looking for a deal to leave Canada. Considering Trump, ICE, and MAGA, good luck with that.
No dude. None wants to separate in Quebec. Less than 25% would support that. No need to panic. Quebec and Canada are strong.
VIVE LE QUEBEC LIBRE
"separatist"<br><br>No, pro soverainty party.
Reckless headline. Do better DW
No, we have been here many times for many years with the separatists, and this time they are held to a minority. Even if they do the referendum for the third time, they will vote no and stay in Canada.
It's a minority provincial government though..I think Mark Carney is the government there...😂
Doubt it will happen. If so, have fun being a micro state next door to the US.
the PQ weren't just elected because of seperation but because they are a real party with ideas
this is the kind of reporting that refuses to broaden the story with facts....last poll for independence in Quebec gives the separatists about 30%...you are confusing the collapse of one party to the benefit of another....
From what I have read and heard from "our people on the ground", the last time Quebec had an independence referendum (some 30 years ago) the only reason the Quebexit supporters lost (by a very small margin, BTW) was because the overwhelming majority of fresh immigrants voted to stay. And that was in the 1990s when the collective West was enjoying the security, prosperity, and perceived harmony of the post-Cold War era. Today, Canada and the West in general is in a lot less favorable situation, which is very likely to accelerate centrifugal trends. Never mind what the polls say.
PQ won with only 28% of the vote. 70% of the people don’t even want to hear about a referendum. People wanted to get rid of the CAQ witch was elected 8 years ago. The leader of the liberals is someone who was not elected before, totally unknown from the people. The vote was split among 4 parties. Separatists will not be able to hold a referendum because the other parties make up 70% of the vote and will not allow a referendum to happen People still behind Mark Carney who is the most popular politician in Quebec no matter the election of the PQ
Percentage wise the federalist have more .<br>Quebecers vote for these guys cuz they get more goodies.
Racists in Quebec are the ones who want to separate. They can’t take the land unless they can negotiate a new treaty with FIrst Nations.
Ah.. perfect timing when your southern neighbor wants to take over.... Make it even easier for them
USA is meddling at every election
Podržimo nezavisnost Quebeka😇😍
not even the french acknowledge quebec
I got this News from an International Channel before my local News Channel
An independent Quebec will support Canada and should have tight economic links with the rest of Canada. The Quebec movement is not to break Canada, it is to repatriate powers that we should never have given to Canada in the first place. Never forget that we (Quebec), never signed the Canadian constitution and we are a founding nation of this country. Our political weight is getting smaller and smaller as more and more English immigrations (most of them ignorant of our history, which is normal) and other provinces think they funding us and that we're not productive enough. We have the best social programs, the oldest cities (more maintenance) and needs to protect our language, promote our culture and much more. We are already a different nation, but without the full taxation power, having to ask permission to retrieve 35% of our taxes instead. We will always share a geography with Canada and the USA, but for our survival as a nation, the status quo is impossible. Carney is pushing for large projects, many of them are against our climate policies, to push the Canadian economy against the US tariffs threat, which is fine. The problem is that he is increasing the country's debt by more than 75B$, which will dilute our buying power even faster. We inherit part of this debt, without having a say in how it impacts us Quebecois. To conclude, it might be hard for you to understand that Canada is a VERY large country touching 3 oceans and that there are a multitude of realities, that make it ungovernable from Ottawa. For example, our oil exports and Toronto and Vancouver crazy real estate markets have propel our dollar in a way that has destroyed many of the manufacturing competitively in Ontario and Quebec. Our goal in being a country is simply to govern ourself fully, nothing against our Canadian friends really.
People should want less government. They have proven they have no idea how to run countries with their massive debts. Smaller governments equal smaller debt. Vote for smaller government.
Relax buddy. Minority governments in Quebec usually last 18-24 months. A general election will happen way before an unlikely referendum.
Ni Canada will not crumble. 🇨🇦
Most popular politician in Quebec now is, Mark Carney, current Canadian prime minister. At 65% popularity, it is not even close. So the chances of independence related upheaval is not great.
Hello world. This is sensationalism. The PQ have never gone away. They've held power many times since the last referendum, and each time, they've won with the promise of a referendum -be it calling one, or creating the conditions to call one. <br><br>That said, yes, in Quebec (and now Alberta cause they are faux nationalists basically copy-catting Quebec in the same way a toddler fakes an injury cause they saw how another toddle got injured then received all the attention), Quebecois continue to hold historical grievances, and legitimately so IMO, so separatism never really disappears. The TLDR is this: it's a really long road from the PQ winning power and the Province holding another referendum. Quebecois will vote in the PQ cause they believe the PQ are the best party to push back against the Feds, but it doesnt mean they want a referendum. The PQ are what the NDP could never be on the federal stage; real push-back against neoliberalism.
Long Live Quebec! 👏🏿👏🏿👍🏿👍🏿👌🏿👌🏿✊🏿✊🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿. Get rid off that rogue and useless Mark Carney!
Quebec Solidaire could potentially be a partner for a referendum in the future, but agree that the likelihood of a positive choice on separation is very low.<br>Idk what this guy is talking about when he says Carney is increasing immigration. He just cut immigration targets by 43% and international students by almost half.
Settlers can’t get enough of sharing indigenous American land
The US is working on the disassemble of both the UK and Canada. The exact same way now in the UK
Quebec wants out Alberta wants out but Carney is great 🤣🤣
28% of the vote. Minority government. Most popular leader in Quebec right now is the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney.<br><br>They ain't going nowhere anytime soon.
Not happening
I think Canada will crumble. Quebec is out.
I can see Canada broken up with the liberals taxing us into poverty while spending like drunken sailors in leave in Bangkok.
Oh, Canada! No statehood. Separate, sans semper fidelis
Worry about AfD and stop with this sensationalism
Quebec needs the federal government handouts. If they left the IMF would have to bail them out.
afd win germany local elections will germany eu crumble| not DW News
DW shouldn’t do sensationalism. I write this before even listening to you. 28% of people who voted (45% participation) voted for the PQ. So, the PQ is elected with 14% of the population voting for it. So, IF Quebec and Canada are “democracies” there will never be a split.
Relax, it's a minority government
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😂😂😂 nice. Next Alberta
I would be more worried about Alberta.
Short answer is No, PQ only has a majority government, plus a poll is showing only 29 to 30% want a referendum let alone independence
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada needs unity. Quebec voters have just elected a party that wants independence. The result gives Carney a new political headache and raises fresh questions about national unity at a particularly sensitive moment for the country. Could Quebec really leave Canada, or is this being overblown?
