Paul St-Pierre Plamondon

He says the Air Canada CEO episode is a symptom — not the cause — of systemic disrespect toward francophones in Canadian institutions, and warns it should not be viewed as an isolated, resolved incident, implying broader institutional change is necessary to protect francophone culture.

He supports Quebec sovereignty, arguing an independent Quebec could likely lower taxes, enhance pension benefits, repatriate about $90 billion sent to Ottawa annually, and reduce federal public servants while providing transition measures for affected workers.

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon said Quebecers were "truly afraid" due to geopolitical instability and did not rule out postponing a sovereignty referendum until after U.S. President Trump's term; he added the war in Iran could have an "impact" on the fight for sovereignty.

Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon defends the PQ's sovereigntist stance, rejects outside premiers' warnings as fearmongering, and says an independent Quebec would nonetheless maintain close ties and ongoing dialogue with Canada and Canadians.

He urges a disciplined, cautious approach to Quebec sovereignty, warning delegates not to get carried away or give in to fear, and emphasizing measured action ahead of the vote rather than impulsive steps toward independence.

He states that if Quebec becomes independent, Quebecers could retain Canadian citizenship—including dual citizenship—and has published a Blue Book chapter outlining citizenship scenarios and legal arguments that discrimination preventing Quebecers from keeping Canadian citizenship would not survive court review.

He rejects Ottawa’s reinterpretation of Quebec history, accuses officials of "falsifying our history," warns federal promises to respect a growing independence movement are empty, calls Canada "founded on lies" and vows a point-by-point response at his party convention.

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, leader of the Parti Québécois, called the proposed energy agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador 'humiliating' for Quebec and demanded it be reviewed by members of the legislature, signaling opposition and seeking legislative scrutiny.

St-Pierre Plamondon insists he will hold a sovereignty referendum during his first term if elected, and proposes establishing an independent commission after a successful referendum to make recommendations, including on whether to create a Quebec currency.

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon highlighted Sol Zanetti's "longstanding commitment to Quebec independence," indicating that he publicly emphasizes and acknowledges Quebec sovereignty as a notable political stance by praising Zanetti's commitment to independence.

St-Pierre Plamondon supports Quebec sovereignty, promising to hold a third referendum on independence by 2030 if the PQ forms government; he frames independence as a legitimate debate, criticizes federal overreach, and says an independent Quebec would still work with other provinces.