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August 18, 2026
Quebec Separatists Delay Independence Referendum Until After Trump
- The referendum on Quebec's independence will not occur before January 20, 2029.
- Paul St-Pierre Plamondon emphasized the need for calm discussions free from U.S. political upheaval.
- Trump's policies have complicated the separatist agenda, bolstering Canadian national pride.
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- Quebec separatists won’t hold independence referendum until Trump leaves officeAug 18, 2026 at 2:32 PM · Independent
- Hit by Trump tariffs, Quebec loses appetite for quick separation from CanadaAug 22, 2026 at 10:09 AM · Reuters