Christine Fréchette kicked off the election campaign by naming her primary adversary not as her political opponents, but as U.S. President Donald Trump.
During the launch of the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) campaign in Quebec City, Fréchette was pressed by reporters to pinpoint her opponent, despite having previously criticized Parti Québécois (PQ) leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and Conservative contender Éric Duhaime.
In a bold statement, she asserted, “My opponent is Donald Trump; he is the real adversary. He is the one posing a genuine threat to Quebec and its residents.”
Fréchette’s stance stemmed from concerns over Trump’s tariff threats following Canada’s exit from trade agreement negotiations.
Highlighting her party as a beacon of stability amid trade tensions with the U.S., Fréchette declared, “I seek a mandate to navigate through this turbulence,” as she stood alongside numerous CAQ officials and candidates for the upcoming October 5 election.
After an official campaign launch, Fréchette emphasized her team’s readiness to counter challenges from the Trump administration, citing their experience and qualifications.
Addressing reporters, she affirmed, “I believe we are a reliable choice, closely aligned with the priorities of Quebecers.”
Fréchette critiqued the PQ, currently leading in polls, suggesting they would prioritize a sovereignty referendum over serving the province effectively, labeling them as “part-time” representatives.
Additionally, she took a swipe at the Parti conservateur du Quebec, accusing them of aiming to severely slash government spending by $47 billion.
