Poilievre says Quebec separatism was ‘wiped out’ under Tories. Polls say otherwise
Polls show Quebec support for sovereignty has stayed between 29% and 45% over 15 years, challenging Poilievre’s claim.
- On Monday, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre claimed support for Quebec separatism was "wiped out" under Stephen Harper, though polling data shows the sovereignty movement has maintained steady support over 15 years.
- Poilievre insists separatist sentiment in Alberta and Quebec is driven by Liberal policies, telling reporters support "was zero" when Harper was in power between 2006 and 2015.
- The Bloc intends to introduce a bill in the House of Commons to repeal the Clarity Act, prompted by Prime Minister Mark Carney's assertion that any referendum requires more than 50 per cent support.
- Christine Normandin argues the sovereignty movement is stable because it reflects a distinct cultural identity rather than a reaction to Ottawa, with Leger polling showing support at 35 per cent in April and 32 per cent in May.
- While support for Quebec sovereignty has historically hovered between 29 per cent and 45 per cent, separatist sentiment is also rising in Alberta, where Premier Danielle Smith has scheduled an October referendum asking Albertans if they want a "binding referendum" on separation.
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Poilievre says Quebec separatism was ‘wiped out’ under Tories. Polls say otherwise.
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says support for Quebec separatism was "wiped out" under Stephen Harper's government but polls show the movement has had steady support for decades.
Poilievre says Quebec separatism was 'wiped out' under Tories. Polls say otherwise.
OTTAWA — The Bloc Québécois is taking issue with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s claim that support for Quebec separatism was “wiped out” under Stephen Harper’s government. The Tory leader insists separatist sentiment in both Alberta and Quebec is being driven by the Liberals and their policies. On Monday, he told reporters support for separation “was […]
Poilievre says Quebec separatism was 'wiped out' under Conservatives. Polls say otherwise.
The Bloc Québécois is taking issue with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's claim that support for Quebec separatism was "wiped out" under Stephen Harper's government.The Tory leader insists separatist sentiment in both Alberta and Quebec is being driven by the Liberals and their policies. On Monday, he told reporters support for separation "was zero" when Harper was in power between 2006 and 2015."Under Stephen Harper, the separatist movemen…
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