Quebec Legislature Members Denounce Carneys Comments on Clarity Act

Quebec Government House Leader and Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette speaks at a news conference at the legislature in Quebec City on April 1, 2026. The Canadian Press/Jacques BoissinotQuebec legislature members are coming together to denounce the prime minister’s comment suggesting that a simple majority isn’t enough for a province to separate from Canada.Prime Minister Mark Carney said this week that a 50 percent plus one vote doesn’t constitute a clear majority under Canada’s Clarity Act.