The PQ will make life difficult for Canada

In the coming years as premier, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will likely blame every Quebec problem on Ottawa.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and incoming Quebec Premier Paul St. Pierre Plamondon. Those who are responsible for defending Canada, including Carney, his cabinet, and the other premier, should be prepared for a scenario in which Quebec seeks to declare independence unilaterally, writes Andrew Caddell.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Opinion

BY ANDREW CADDELL

October 7, 2026

MONTREAL—Last weekend, I was in Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, Que., a pastoral village 60 kilometres southeast of Montreal, for my son’s wedding. As I had a few moments to explore the town, I crossed the street from the wedding venue to check out a local park flying ...

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