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Quebec election campaign enters 17th day as leaders’ debates approach
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (181+ words) Quebec Parti Quebecois Leader, Paul St-Pierre-Plamondon, speaks at a press conference held at the Valpierre dairy farm in Monceau, Quebec on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. He is accompanied by Parti Quebecois candidates Alex Boissonneault (left) and Jerome Gagnon. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Karoline…...
Quebec premier says tariff countermeasures will add $1.5B to the province’s economy
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (189+ words) QUEBEC - The Quebec government has announced a series of measures to promote buying locally in response to the escalating trade war between Canada and the United States. Premier Christine Fréchette says the measures will inject about $1.5 billion into the Quebec…...
Dairy farmer turned Liberal MP vows to be voice for tariff-hit Quebec region
1+ week, 1+ day ago (757+ words) Prime Minister Mark Carney visits a berry picking farm with local Liberal byelection candidate Daniel Gobeil, left, in Saguenay Thursday, August 6, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot OTTAWA - Newly elected Liberal MP Daniel Gobeil says his experience as a dairy farmer…...
PQ Leader’s donations to federal Liberals in spotlight on the Quebec campaign trail
1+ week, 4+ day ago (334+ words) Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon speaks to the media during a campaign stop in Saint-Jerome, Que., on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. Quebec votes in a provincial election on Oct. 5, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi MONTREAL - Federalism was top of mind for…...
Coalition Avenir Québec’s health care reversal criticized by rivals on campaign Day 5
1+ week, 6+ day ago (223+ words) Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Frechette greets supporters during an election campaign stop in Terrebonne, Que., on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. Quebec votes in a provincial election on Oct. 5, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov MONTREAL - The leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec…...
Candidates talk affordability on Day 4 of Quebec’s election campaign
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (159+ words) A voter casts their ballot in the Quebec provincial election, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz The cost of living and the economy are taking centre stage as the Quebec election campaign enters its fourth day. The…...
Quebec election Day 3 brings promises on immigration, transit, taxes and home care
2+ week, 1+ day ago (310+ words) Quebec Conservative Party Leader Eric Duhaime speaks of carbon taxes near a gas station in Levis, Que., Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. Quebecers are going to the polls for a general election on Oct. 5. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot Quebec Solidaire co-spokesperson Ruba…...
Parties talk taxes, trade war and parental leave on Day 2 of Quebec election campaign
2+ week, 2+ day ago (245+ words) Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon speaks during an election campaign stop outside the site of the cancelled Northvolt plant in McMasterville, Que., on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. Quebecers will vote in a provincial election on Oct. 5, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes…...
U.S. trade war is looming over sovereignty debate in Quebec election
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1016+ words) People participate in an independence march in Montreal, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, during an event to mark the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Quebec referendum. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes Charles Rousseau says he’s always believed in Quebec independence but it won’t be his…...
New Brunswick won’t stop supplying power to Maine at this point, premier says
2+ week, 5+ day ago (211+ words) New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt makes a defense and cybersecurity announcement in Fredericton on Tuesday Aug. 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eli Ridder FREDERICTON - New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says Canada’s trade war with the U.S. has not reached a point where…...