Poilievre says Quebec separatism was ‘wiped out’ under Tories. Polls say otherwise.

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says support for Quebec separatism was “wiped out” under Stephen Harper’s government but polls show the movement has had steady support for decades.

The Tory leader insists separatist sentiment in both Alberta and Quebec is being driven by the Liberals and their policies.

Bloc Québécois House leader Christine Normandin pointed out that Quebec elected a Parti Québécois government in 2012 while the federal Conservatives were in office.

Normandin says Poilievre appears to be trying to dodge questions about what would constitute a clear majority in the Alberta separation referendum.