Montreal Cafe Promotes Quebec Sovereignty

MONTREAL — A new coffee shop dedicated to promoting Quebec sovereignty opened its doors to the public in Montreal on Friday, marking the latest effort by young activists to revitalize the independence movement through casual community spaces.

Club Pays, which translates to "Country Club" in English, is operated by Organisations unies pour l’indépendance, known as Oui Québec. The venue, located on St-Hubert Street in a neighborhood with a significant Latino population, features comfortable couches, a polished wood espresso bar, a small stage and a conference room. Walls are adorned with posters bearing slogans like "Some countries are born out of celebration." Camille Goyette-Gingras, the 32-year-old president of Oui Québec, said the space aims to blend coffee and snacks with discussions on separatist politics. "We wanted to combine the spirit of celebration with the push for independence because, for us, creating a country is a moment of collective joy," she said during an interview inside the café.

The shop joins Montreal's array of niche venues, such as those for cat lovers, ceramics enthusiasts and gamers, but operators describe it as the first focused on Quebec sovereignty....