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Christine Fréchette claims more Quebecers are warming up to fracking
A La Presse survey found Quebecers remain divided, but support rises when fracking is framed as a way to reduce reliance on U.S. markets.
- On Saturday, Coalition Avenir Quebec Leader Christine Frechette said Quebecers show "greater openness" to shale gas development, citing a La Presse survey indicating support rises when framed as a tool for energy autonomy from American markets.
- While the CAQ banned fracking in 2022, Frechette emphasized that any future development requires strict social acceptance, distinguishing her cautious stance from Conservative Leader Duhaime, who is a staunch advocate.
- Despite the survey showing increased support for fracking as an autonomy tool, the Quebec Liberal Party, Parti, and Solidaire remain firmly opposed to the proposal.
- Elsewhere, Duhaime protested the proposed $100 billion Alto high-speed train project in Rigaud, citing concerns over excessive costs and encroachment on provincial farmland.
- In Montreal, Solidaire co-spokesperson Ruba Ghazal marched to demand action against violence toward women, as other party leaders continued their provincial election efforts.
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QUEBEC — Will the caquist leader, Christine Fréchette, revive the exploration and exploitation of shale gas? Her decision is not yet stopped, but, according to her, Quebecers have "a greater openness" to this energy. "We are in a time when we need to reduce our dependence on the United States and it is important that we diversify our markets [...]
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Christine Fréchette claims more Quebecers are warming up to fracking
Shale gas became an issue on the campaign trail Saturday as Coalition Avenir Québec leader Christine Fréchette claimed more Quebecers are warming up to fracking amid trade tensions with the United States.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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The shale gas, a controversial resource for its environmental impacts, once again makes it speak of itself in Quebec's electoral campaign.
·Montreal, Canada
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Total News Sources14
Leaning Left9Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution82% Left
Bias Distribution
- 82% of the sources lean Left
82% Left
L 82%
C 18%
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