In Quebec, the ruling separatists want to break with the British monarchy

For the first time, a Quebec government was sworn in without the presence of the lieutenant governor, signaling a shift in tradition. Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon personally informed Manon Jeannotte that she was not welcome at the ceremony, emphasizing that political legitimacy comes from the people of Quebec, not a foreign monarch. This marks a significant moment in Quebec's political landscape as it reflects the independentist stance of the new government.