Politicians in Quebec condemn Carney’s comments on referendum victory
Quebec politicians have united in their condemnation of Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent comments regarding referendum victories. Carney stated that a simple majority of 50 percent plus one vote would not be sufficient for a clear mandate on separation. This has sparked significant backlash in Quebec, where political consensus generally supports the notion that a simple majority is adequate for such decisions.
- ▪Prime Minister Mark Carney's comments about referendum victories have drawn criticism from Quebec politicians.
- ▪Carney stated that a simple majority of 50 percent plus one is not a clear majority for a separation vote.
- ▪Quebec's political parties are united in their opposition to Carney's remarks, emphasizing the importance of a simple majority.
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Open this photo in gallery:Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette says it is 'clear that if Quebeckers wish to decide on constitutional issues concerning their future, it is the laws of the Quebec Parliament that apply.'Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountQuebec political parties may not see eye-to-eye about a third referendum on independence, but Prime Minister Mark Carney has given them something they can agree on. In Quebec City on Wednesday, politicians of all stripes denounced Mr. Carney’s comments about what it would take to win a referendum. On Tuesday, the Prime Minister said 50 per cent of votes plus one would not constitute a clear majority in a vote on separation.
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