Quebez

MONTREAL (Rajeev Sharma): Quebec has handed a major political victory to the separatist movement, with the Parti Québécois (PQ) emerging as the province’s leading force and Paul St-Pierre Plamondon set to become the next premier. The result marks a significant shift in Quebec politics and presents a fresh challenge for Prime Minister Mark Carney as his federal government deals with economic pressure, tensions with the United States and renewed questions about Canada’s future as a united country. Despite winning the election, the PQ did not secure enough seats for a majority government. Its share of the popular vote was reported…