Canada: Government in Quebec with Minister for Independence

The PQ government in Quebec, led by Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, is a minority government aiming for independence consultations. Despite a 30% support for secession, the majority of Quebec residents prefer remaining in Canada. The new government faces legal challenges regarding the oath of allegiance to the British monarch, as PQ members did not include this in their swearing-in. The government has appointed a minister for independence, Catherine Gentilcore, and is navigating relations with Indigenous peoples amid separatist ambitions. Plamondon has also expressed willingness to recognize Alberta's independence if it occurs.