Supporters of independence for the Canadian province of Quebec, who are leading the opinion polls ahead of the provincial elections on 5 October, will not hold a referendum on independence for the French-speaking province during the term of US President Donald Trump, which ends in January 2029, AFP reports, as cited by Agerpres.

“A government led by the Parti Québécois will consult Quebecers on Quebec’s independence during its first term if elected, but will not hold a referendum as long as Donald Trump is President of the United States,” the leader of the political party, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, said on X.

“A matter as important as Quebec’s political future requires conditions that allow for calm debate. It must not be hijacked by the vagaries of American politics, the outbursts of an unpredictable president or fear campaigns,” he added.

The French-speaking province, with a population of 9 million, will vote on 5 October to elect its next government, which has very broad powers.

The Parti Québécois, which has not been in power since 2014, is currently leading voting intentions, with a score of around 30%. The Canadian province of Quebec has already held two referendums on independence, in 1980 and 1995. In the second popular consultation, the ‘No’ camp received 50.6% of the vote.

Source – AGERPRES