Alberta separatists hail Quebec premier-designate Plamondon as ally

Questions about this coverage

How did the left and right cover Alberta separatists hail Quebec premier-designate Plamondon as ally?

Of the 27 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 70% are rated left, 30% are rated centre, 0% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 30. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.

Is Alberta separatists hail Quebec premier-designate Plamondon as ally left or right?

The story itself is neither. What can be counted is who has covered it, and 70% of the 27 rated outlets on it are rated left — so far this is a story carried mostly by the left. Coverage is still arriving and that can change, which is why the figure is dated rather than fixed.

Is the coverage of Alberta separatists hail Quebec premier-designate Plamondon as ally biased?

Alberta separatists hail Quebec premier-designate Plamondon as ally is one event reported by 30 outlets, and this page does not rate the story as biased or unbiased. What it publishes is the spread: which outlets ran it, where named rating organisations place each of them on the spectrum, and what each side chose to lead with. A leaning rating describes an outlet's record over time, not this article, and the two should not be run together.

Which side is not reporting Alberta separatists hail Quebec premier-designate Plamondon as ally?

When we first saw this story, outlets rated right had barely covered it. Coverage accretes for hours after an event, so that is where to look rather than a verdict — the split above is the current count, and it is the one to read.

Which outlets covered Alberta separatists hail Quebec premier-designate Plamondon as ally?

30 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

Who is Paul St-Pierre Plamondon?

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is the premier-designate of Quebec. His party, the Parti Québécois, formed a minority government after the recent provincial election. He has previously indicated a willingness to recognise an independent Alberta.

How do Alberta separatists view Plamondon's election?

Leading figures in Alberta's separation movement are celebrating Plamondon's election. They see him as an ally and believe his victory could change the political dynamic of Canada, potentially benefiting independence movements across the country.

What was the reaction from Alberta's Premier?

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith congratulated Paul St-Pierre Plamondon on his election. She expressed a hope to work together with his government, stating that the provinces and the country are stronger when they collaborate.