Two recent polls unveiled on Monday indicate a decline in support for the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) following a boost in approval ratings for Premier Christine Fréchette’s handling of the U.S.-Canada trade conflict.
In a noteworthy shift, the Quebec Liberals (PLQ) saw a rise of two percentage points compared to previous polls, securing the second position in a survey by Léger–Le Journal–TVA at 23%, while maintaining the third spot with 22% in the Synopsis-La Presse poll.
The Parti Québécois (PQ) maintained its lead in both polls, with support for Paul St-Pierre Plamondon holding steady just below the 30% mark.
CAQ Leader Fréchette’s standing as Quebecers’ preferred choice for premier dipped in both polls, tying with St-Pierre Plamondon in one and falling behind the PQ leader in the other. PLQ Leader Charles Milliard remained in third place despite a two-percentage-point increase in support.
The Quebec Conservative Party (PCQ) and Québec solidaire (QS) occupied the fourth and fifth positions. The Conservatives achieved their best showing this election cycle in the Léger poll, gaining two points to reach 17%.
The Léger–Le Journal–TVA poll, conducted online among 1,013 Quebec voters from Sept. 10 to 13, reported a margin of error of (+/-) 3.08%. Meanwhile, the Synopsis-La Presse poll surveyed 1,000 voters online within the same timeframe.
Quebecers are set to cast their votes on Oct. 5.
