Quebec separatist leader delays independence referendum until Trump leaves office
A Quebec separatist leader says a referendum on independence would wait until after Trump's presidency ends.
A Quebec separatist leader has stated that any independence referendum would not occur until Trump leaves office. The leader's position reflects concerns that Trump's tariffs and rhetoric about the 51st state are undermining the separatist case and making voters more likely to support remaining in Canada.
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Quebec separatist leader says no independence referendum until Trump leaves office
Separatist referendums would face an uphill battle in both Quebec and Alberta, with Trump’s tariffs and 51st-state rhetoric strengthening the case for remaining in Canada.