Ford warns Quebec separatist win would be a “disaster” for Canada

By Tahani Elghazaly
Published January 28, 2026

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford warned that a victory by Quebec’s sovereigntist Parti Québécois would be a “disaster” for Canada, urging Canadians to stand together and defend national unity at what he described as a sensitive moment for the country.

Ford made the remarks at a news conference in Ottawa alongside New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt, ahead of meetings involving Canada’s premiers as they seek to project a unified front amid economic pressures and trade uncertainty.

Holt echoed concerns about adding further political and economic uncertainty, while other premiers signalled support for a united Canada, even as they indicated they would work with any government Quebecers elect