PQ leader reaffirms commitment to Quebec referendum despite U.S. concerns

Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, after winning a byelection, noted concerns among voters about the timing of a sovereignty referendum amid fears of economic impacts from U.S. policies. Despite this, he reaffirmed his commitment to holding a referendum within his first mandate if elected. Opposition parties accused him of creating ambiguity around this commitment, while the Quebec Conservative Party, which placed second in the byelection, emphasized its stance against a referendum, suggesting it reflects public sentiment.

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