Separatists win Quebec election in test for Canada PM

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What happened

Separatists won provincial elections in Quebec on Monday, with a promise to hold a vote on leaving Canada after US President Donald Trump leaves office, testing Prime Minister Mark Carney's message of national unity.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:08:47 UTC.

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