Support for Quebec sovereignty has fallen to its lowest level since the 1995 referendum, with a recent poll indicating that 71% of Quebecers would vote against separation.
A recent Leger/Journal de Montreal poll indicates a significant decline in support for Quebec's sovereignty, marking the least popular sentiment since the 1995 referendum. According to the survey, only 29 percent of Quebecers would choose to support separation if a referendum were held now, while a substantial 71 percent would vote against it. Sebastien Dallaire, a pollster with Leger, suggests that the current global climate, including the Trump administration’s past hostility towards Canada, is influencing voters' opinions on the viability of Quebec becoming an independent nation.
Dallaire elaborates that the ongoing political and economic unpredictability may cause voters to reconsider the implications of separation. With the Parti Quebecois preparing for a provincial election in October, the party has gained traction in the polls, promising a referendum should they take office. However, the decline in support for sovereignty poses a challenge for the PQ, which has historically championed the independence movement, as they must appeal to a changing electorate that seems increasingly hesitant about separation due to external factors.
This notable shift in public sentiment raises questions about the future of Quebec's sovereignty movement and the potential impact on the upcoming election. For the Parti Quebecois, leveraging their pro-sovereignty stance while addressing the concerns of voters who may feel uncertain about independence will be crucial as they navigate this changing political landscape.
