Separatist party projected to win Quebec election, adding new test to Canada's unity

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon was elected Quebec’s new premier on Monday, after a separatist party was projected to win the province’s election.

A new political development in Quebec

The result places St-Pierre Plamondon at the center of Quebec’s political leadership. His election follows a projected victory by a party associated with separatism, making the outcome significant beyond the provincial government.

Implications for Canada’s unity

The election adds a new test to Canada’s unity, according to the election outlook. The available information does not indicate what policies the new premier will pursue or how the result will affect relations between Quebec and the rest of Canada.

For now, the confirmed development is St-Pierre Plamondon’s election as Quebec premier on Monday.