Quebec party leaders talk transport and health as first debate approaches
Parties are pitching new prevention, transit and policing spending as leaders prepare for Tuesday’s first televised debate.
- On Sunday, Quebec political leaders entered their 18th campaign day with their first debate approaching Tuesday, preparing for the October 5 election.
- Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and Liberal Leader Charles Milliard both prioritize prevention, pledging $550 million over four years and five per cent of the health budget over 10 years respectively to reduce emergency room demand.
- Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette visited the police school in Nicolet on Saturday, promising $196 million to hire 300 additional police officers and 50 prosecutors amid complex public safety challenges.
- Québec Solidaire spokesperson Ruba Ghazal pledged free public transit for those under 25 and over 65, accusing the outgoing CAQ of having "abandoned" transit, while Conservative Leader Éric Duhaime supported the "third link" bridge over the tramway project.
- Recent polls show Coalition Avenir Québec gaining momentum despite earlier Parti Québécois strength, as the Liberal party presents its financial framework today and the Parti Québécois follows before voters head to polls October 5.
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As 1st election debate approaches, Quebec party leaders talk transport, health
The political parties pitched promises on transport, public safety and health care on the Quebec campaign trail Saturday as leaders will begin making their way to Montreal ahead of televised debates next week.
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Quebec party leaders talk transport and health as first debate approaches
MONTREAL - Promises on transport, public safety and health care filled the air on the Quebec campaign trail on Saturday as leaders prepare to face off in debates next week.
Quebec election leaders’ debates approach as campaigns wrap up 3rd week
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 13, 2026 9:15 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec political leaders are entering their 18th day on the campaign trail today with their first debate approaching on Tuesday. The Liberal party is expected to present its financial framework today. The Parti [...]
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