Separatist party projected to win Quebec election, adding new test to Canada's unity
The Parti Québécois, which secured a minority, has vowed to hold an independence referendum in the years to come.
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"Governing Quebec is the greatest honour I have ever had."
— Christine Fréchette , Politician
"We are going to do what we have to do to get the monarchy out of Quebec, repatriate those funds, and send them to social causes."
— Paul St-Pierre Plamondon , Politician
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Quebec Premier who condemned the attack.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
The Premier of Quebec who supports Bill 21.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon was elected as Quebec's new premier.
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The Parti Québécois, which secured a minority, has vowed to hold an independence referendum in the years to come.
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