Quebec Election Campaign Debate

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1. 23 Sep

   Quebec party leaders are gearing up for their third and final debate of the provincial election campaign in the evening.

   3 outlets · The Globe and Mail
2. 24 Sep

   “It’s (former Quebec premier) Jacques Parizeau who said this, but don’t be afraid of your democracy, don’t be afraid of going to the polls, don’t be afraid to think about our future,” St-Paul Plamondon said.

   2 outlets · Global News

Coverage 6 articles

• 24 Sep Marc-Olivier Fortin: Debate seals the CAQ’s fate, as it faces annihilationDuring a final televised debate ahead of Quebec’s October 5 election, Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon performed strongly and solidified his position as a frontrunner for premiership, according to polls showing the PQ at 29% support. In contrast, Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) leader Christine Fréchette struggled to defend her party’s record on health care and economic management, with francophone…National Post
• 24 Sep Five takeaways from final debate of Quebec election campaignDuring the final debate of Quebec's election campaign, the leaders of five major political parties discussed key issues like sovereignty, healthcare, and economic development on Wednesday evening. The debate saw a significant delay before discussing sovereignty and referendums; only in the second hour did PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and Québec solidaire co-spokesperson Ruba Ghazal engage in animated exchanges…Toronto Star
• 24 Sep Missed the debate? Key takeaways from Quebec party leaders’ final showdownQuebec's five main party leaders debated critical issues such as healthcare, the economy, and immigration ahead of the October 5 election, with the Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon addressing potential referendum scenarios despite avoiding a direct answer. The debate featured a heated discussion on health care accessibility initiated by a citizen's question, highlighting varying proposals for…CBC
• 24 Sep Don’t fear a referendum, PQ leader says in final debate of election campaignDuring the final debate of Quebec's provincial election campaign, Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon reaffirmed his party’s commitment to holding a sovereignty referendum within four years if elected, despite opposition from nearly 70% of voters. In the debate, leaders also clashed on issues like health care and finances; Conservative leader Éric Duhaime criticized St-Pierre Plamondon for pushing ahead…Global News
• 23 Sep Quebec party leaders to take the stage for final debate of election campaignQuebec party leaders are set to participate in their third and final debate of the current election campaign on Monday evening at 8 p.m., hosted by Radio-Canada. The event will cover five main themes: Quebec's future, economic matters, tax cuts versus public service funding, childcare policies, and health care. Recent discussions have centered around potential post-election alliances between parties if no single…Global News
• 23 Sep Quebec party leaders gear up for final debate of election campaignQuebec party leaders are preparing for their third and final debate of the provincial election campaign on Monday evening at 8 p.m., hosted by Radio-Canada. The debate will cover five main themes: Quebec's future, economic concerns, tax cuts versus public service funding, childcare policies, and health care issues. Recently, questions have been raised about potential post-election alliances among parties if no…The Globe and Mail

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