Carney’s Liberals Lack Strategy for Quebec Separatism Threat

As Canada approaches 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government faces uncertainty regarding the potential rise of the Parti Québécois (PQ), which promises a referendum on independence. With PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon gaining popularity, former Quebec lieutenant Steven Guilbeault began formulating a federal response strategy before resigning. His successor, Joël Lightbound, is expected to adopt a more cautious approach. Observers suggest that Carney’s team must coordinate responses to the PQ’s rhetoric, particularly when moments arise that could undermine the PQ’s electoral prospects.

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