Quebec sovereignty could be ignited by pipeline decision, PQ win, says Léger

On the other hand, a PQ loss in the next provincial election in Quebec could spell the end of the sovereignty movement, the PQ, and the Bloc’s presence in Ottawa, says pollster Jean-Marc Léger.
Quebec polling mogul Jean-Marc Léger says it’s too soon to declare sovereignty dead, with polls consistently showing support at 35 to 40 per cent.
The federal government’s future decision on the proposed Energy East pipeline and results of Quebec’s next provincial election are among the factors that could lead to a resurgence of support for sovereignty in Quebec, says one of the authors of a new book about what makes the province unique. ...

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