Canada: Quebec separatists return to power, promise new independence referendum
Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says he will seek another referendum on independence, but not while US President Donald Trump is in office.
DW reports: Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says he will seek another referendum on independence, but not while US President Donald Trump is in office.
Parti Quebecois has won the provincial election, but fallen short of a majority.
This politics story centres on Canada. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Quebec, Parti Quebecois and Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon.
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