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Five things that happened during the first two debates of Quebec election campaign
Sovereignty, tariffs, immigration and language dominated the first two debates as leaders traded attacks and brief lighter moments.
In Montreal, the first two election debates held Tuesday and Wednesday reignited the sovereignty debate as party leaders clashed over Quebec's future.
Coalition Avenir leader Christine Frechette attempts to distance herself from predecessor Francois Legault's eight-year tenure, yet rivals continue blaming her for the administration's unpopularity.
Conservative Leader Eric Duhaime promised to deviate from the "old bureaucratic model" by cutting taxes, while Quebec solidaire's Ruba Ghazal prioritized environmental commitments and taxing the ultrarich.
Leaders addressed a Superior Court decision requiring Elections Quebec to mail voting reminder cards in both French and English; Liberal Leader Charles Milliard called it "a great thing for our democracy."
The five party leaders return for a third debate on September 23, advancing the campaign toward the October 5 election.