Quebec elects separatist premier–Mark Carney comments–European Union connection?

Je veux vous partager l’immense sentiment de fierté qui m’habite. Les mots me manquent pour vous dire à quel point, ce soir, je suis fier d’être Québécois.

Ce qui me rend le plus fier, au terme de cette extraordinaire campagne que nous avons menée, c’est de voir que nous avons redonné le goût de l’avenir et le goût du Québec à des centaines de milliers de Québécois qui avaient cessé d’y croire. Juste ça, juste retrouver l’espoir et l’optimisme, ça fait vraiment du bien.

Aux quatre coins du notre grand pays, j’ai aussi vu des gens qui, malgré toutes les raisons du monde qu’on leur a servi pour les convaincre de céder à la peur, ont plutôt choisi l’espoir et le changement.

J’ai vu des Québécois qui ont fait le choix de croire en eux-mêmes, qui ont fait le choix de se faire confiance.

Être élu premier ministre du Québec est un énorme privilège et une énorme responsabilité, que je prends avec beaucoup de modestie.

Le Parti Québécois formera un gouvernement qui tendra la main. Je serai le premier ministre de TOUS LES QUÉBÉCOIS, sans exception.

Il y a quatre ans, lors de cette même soirée électorale, nous nous étions laissés sur les mots de l’un de nos plus grands poètes, Gaston Miron. Je vous avais dit que nous étions « arrivés à ce qui commence ».

Aujourd’hui, je veux à nouveau citer Gaston Miron, le cœur rempli d’espoir, en vous disant la chose suivante :

« Ça ne pourra pas toujours ne pas arriver. Nous entrerons là où nous sommes déjà, car il n’est pas question de laisser tomber notre espérance ».

— Paul St-Pierre Plamondon (@PaulPlamondon) October 6, 2026

COGwriter

Canada’s Quebec province had an election that Prime Minister Carney has concerns about:

Quebec elects separatist premier, handing Carney a new test

Updated: 10/06/2026

As much of Canada unites against U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, Quebecers have elected a Parti Québécois government promising a referendum on independence that most of the province doesn’t want.

Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon won a five-party race on Monday night, earning a minority government with just 28% of the vote. The governing Coalition Avenir Québec, which won back-to-back majorities after taking power in 2018, was wiped off the electoral map, a rarity in Canadian history.

“We will be a government with a unique personality,” St-Pierre Plamondon said in French, pledging no surprises for Quebecers in his victory speech in Montreal late Monday. “We will be frank. We will be honest, and we will tell people what changes are coming.”

Prime Minister Mark Carney should expect the same, St-Pierre Plamondon said. He vowed to be a premier for everyone, then he doubled down on his referendum promise. “The courageous battle of Francophones to protect their language and culture will succeed when they have their own country.” …

Carney pledged to work with the winner. “C’est le choix des Québécois et Québécoises,” he said on Parliament Hill — it’s for Quebecers to decide. …

While the newly elected PQ government settles into governing, a nonbinding referendum in Alberta this month has given mainstream attention to that province’s separatist movement. The two separatist movements in Quebec and Alberta are dissimilar, but share a common thread in their supporters’ belief that they’ve been historically disrespected by Ottawa. https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/05/quebec-elects-separatist-premier-handing-carney-a-new-test-01108199

Canadian leader Carney says Quebec should focus on economy, not a possible independence referendum

October 6, 2026

TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Quebec should focus on immediate economic challenges rather than wait for a possible independence referendum years from now, a day after the separatist Parti Québécois returned to power.

Carney said he would respond to the prospect of another referendum by working with Quebec through “cooperative federalism” while focusing on affordable housing, economic growth, infrastructure and support for workers affected by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

“This is a crucial time for our country. It is a crucial time for Quebec,” Carney said. “This is not a time to wait for something a few years down the road. It’s the time to act. It’s a time for boldness.”

Carney said he spoke Tuesday morning with Quebec Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, congratulated him and discussed infrastructure funding and support for workers in the province affected by the U.S. trade war.

St-Pierre Plamondon has pledged to hold another referendum on Quebec independence, but has said he would wait until Trump is no longer in office. He reaffirmed his separatist ambitions in his victory speech, saying he continues to envision Quebec becoming a country. https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-international/ap-canadian-leader-carney-says-quebec-should-focus-on-economy-not-a-possible-independence-referendum/

Canada has been in a precarious position these days and Donald Trump has been trying to cause Canada a lot of economic pain to get it to accede to his demands. Canada’s economy is highly dependent upon the USA’s economy, not the other way around.  Some Americans see Donald Trump’s actions as overdue, whereas others see bullying and other unsavory tactics being used.

Canadians are wondering if becoming closer to the European Union is the answer–and Mark Carney has made comments that way (see Canada’s Mark Carney wants a ‘unique alliance’ with the European Union).

Quebec has long wondered about succeeding from Canada–and also aligning with the Europeans. Notice something from last month –the French original followed by a machine-translation into English:

Québec veut une place spéciale

En campagne électorale, la première ministre sortante Christine Fréchette demande « formellement » à Mark Carney que le Québec ait une place à part dans les discussions qui s’ouvrent entre Ottawa et Bruxelles.

Elle réclame plus précisément un « statut particulier dans cette alliance » et « une participation directe aux discussions qui touchent nos compétences propres ainsi que nos intérêts »

« Le Québec occupe déjà une place distincte à l’OIF et à l’UNESCO. Nous devons obtenir une reconnaissance comparable dans ce nouveau partenariat. Mark Carney peut compter sur mon gouvernement pour contribuer à cette alliance. Mais lorsqu’il est question de notre économie, de notre énergie et de notre avenir, le Québec doit être à la table », a fait savoir Mme Fréchette. https://www.journaldequebec.com/2026/09/17/carney-fonce-vers-une–alliance-pour-lavenir–avec-leurope-malgre-les-menaces-de-trump?

Quebec Seeks a Special Role

Amid the election campaign, outgoing Premier Christine Fréchette is making a “formal” request to Mark Carney for Quebec to have a distinct role in the upcoming discussions between Ottawa and Brussels.

Specifically, she is calling for “special status within this alliance” and “direct participation in discussions affecting our areas of jurisdiction and our interests.”

“Quebec already holds a distinct place within the OIF and UNESCO. We must secure comparable recognition in this new partnership. Mark Carney can count on my government to contribute to this alliance. But when it comes to our economy, our energy, and our future, Quebec must be at the table,” stated Ms. Fréchette.

Yes, some in Quebec have a lot of interest in the European Union.

Back in 2009, I posted:

Interestingly, to me it least, was something I saw on Canadian television several years ago that indicated that in the future, Quebec would become an ally of the EU and help lead to the destruction of Canada (and possibly also the USA, if I remember that part well enough).

As  I have long believed and reported, the USA and Canada will make various deals with the Europeans, but ultimately, the USA, Canada, and their Anglo-allies, will decide to cooperate more with each other than with the Europeans (Quebec, though, could be in a different category). (Thiel B. Canada Looking to the EU. COGwriter, May 9, 2009 https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/canada-looking-to-the-eu/)

In my article, Canada in Prophecy: What Does Bible Prophecy,Roman Catholic Prophecy, and other Predictions Suggest About the Future of Canada?, I long ago wrote the following:

I once saw on television speculation, that if the USA is attacked, that those in Quebec would assist the European power in doing so. Because Quebec has tried to break free from Ottawa and because it is perhaps more Reubenite than Ephraimite, it may be that the European Beast power may make a deal that will treat the French-speaking Canadians better than other Canadians. And while that might sound good to some of the French-speakers, the Bible warns that those become highly involved with that final Babylonian European Beast system will face plagues and other punishments from God (Revelation 18:1-8).

Yes, many in Quebec have long had interest in the European Union.

Donald Trump’s statements, policies, and actions are pushing matters faster than perhaps otherwise would have occurred.

More ties between the EU and Quebec are expected.

Though, ultimately, it will not turn out as those in Quebec hope.