With the Quebec election just around the corner, party leaders are intensifying their campaigns in a final push across the province. As the campaign reaches its 38th day, the stakes are high for the leaders.
Parti Québécois (PQ) Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon outlined his government’s planned priorities for the first 100 days if elected, including a reduction in the gas tax, the establishment of a government efficiency secretariat to tackle bureaucracy, and consultations on education. The PQ has also pledged to lower immigration levels.
Quebec Liberal Party Leader Charles Milliard, currently in second place behind the PQ, embarked on a tour from Lachute to Quebec City, criticizing the PQ’s separatist agenda as outdated by referencing the Brexit aftermath in the UK.
Meanwhile, Conservative Leader Éric Duhaime, fueled by recent poll gains, aims to boost his party’s presence by electing 12 deputies to the National Assembly. On the other hand, CAQ Leader Christine Fréchette is emphasizing her party’s centre-right stance and efficiency goals, downplaying the prospect of a separation referendum.
In Montreal, Québec Solidaire (QS) co-spokesperson Ruba Ghazal emphasizes a unique approach to government spending, focusing on housing, public transit, and grocery costs as key campaign promises.
Quebecers will head to the polls on Monday between 9:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. to make their voices heard in this pivotal election.
