Would 50% + 1 in a referendum be enough for Quebec to separate? Carney won't say

Prime Minister Mark Carney would not say Tuesday whether a simple majority vote in a referendum would be enough to recognize a sovereign Quebec, deflecting twice when pressed on the 50-per-cent-plus-one threshold. Quebec sovereignty is expected to be a key issue in this year's provincial election, with the Parti Québécois promising a referendum if it wins power. Subscribe to The Gazette on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCiiiXY1ue6nb7iqY8o8f62w You can also find The Gazette on: X: https://twitter.com/mtlgazette TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mtlgazette LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/the-montreal-gazette Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mtlgazette.bsky.social The Montreal Gazette is the oldest daily newspaper in Quebec, founded in 1778, and publishes in English, serving the greater Montreal area. It covers local, national, and international news with a focus on politics, culture, and community issues relevant to Quebecers.