With PQ in the lead, Bloc dreams of separation while Liberals stay mum
With the Parti Québécois leading in polls, members of the Bloc Québécois are discussing the potential for a new referendum on Quebec's separation from Canada. The federal Liberals have remained largely silent on the prospect.
Why it matters
The potential for a new sovereignty referendum in Quebec represents a significant shift in Canadian federal politics and national unity.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr 'It is fantastic news': With PQ set to take power in Quebec, the Bloc dreams of separation while Liberals stay quiet The Liberals either remain mum on the issue or claim that the situation can still change
Join the conversation Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet speaks to members of media in West Block on Parliament Hill on Sept. 21, 2026. Photo by Hyungcheol Park / Postmedia Article content OTTAWA — The Quebec election is two weeks away and the separatist Parti Québécois is well on its way to form government, with new polling showing they remain in the lead.
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