Paul St-Pierre Plamondon

The Parti Québécois will not hold a referendum as long as U.S. President Donald Trump remains in power.

The unpredictable nature of the Trump administration could harm the referendum process as well as the quality of a debate about Quebec’s future.

This debate should not be disrupted by American politics or surprise announcements coming from the U.S. president.

An issue as crucial as the future of Quebec requires a clear and serene debate.

I would even ensure that the rights currently enjoyed by the English-speaking community are entrenched in the constitution.

Our priority remains clear: govern Quebec with consistency and restore confidence to Quebec women and men.

The challenges are numerous and colossal; there is a lot of work on the table.

We will bring order back to our public services by reducing bureaucracy, tackle the cost-of-living crisis effectively, respond to the housing crisis, fight homelessness, put an end to the shameless waste of public funds, take care of the…

A Parti Québécois government will not hold a referendum as long as Donald Trump is president of the United States.

As long as Quebec is not independent, the decisions and will of Quebecers can be challenged by Canadian institutions, in complete disregard of our democratic choices.

I will withdraw Quebec from the project entirely if I become leader in the fall.

I know this position will not necessarily be popular. But as leader of a political party that aspires to form a responsible government, I cannot condone this waste to the detriment of vital projects for the population.

I can’t justify to Quebecers that their money be spent on what risks becoming a financial fiasco.