News

Future of Quebec’s separatist party in doubt

By Benjamin Shingler
Published April 9, 2014 1:19pm ET
Add Washington Examiner on Google
Future of Quebec’s separatist party in doubt
Parti Quebecois supporters react as they watch early election results at the party's reception, Monday, April 7, 2014, in Montreal. The Liberal Party won Quebec's legislative elections Monday, in a crushing defeat for the main separatist party and major setback for the cause of independence in the French-speaking province. Official results showed the Liberals, staunch supporters of Canadian unity, won or were leading the race in about 75 of the of National Assembly's 125 seats, outstripping the separatist Parti Quebecois. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Ryan Remiorz) | Ryan Remiorz

QUEBEC CITY (AP) — Quebec’s separatist party faces doubts about its survival after voters solidly rejected its main goal of making the French-speaking province an independent country.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.

Tag:

World