Quebec party leaders are set to spar in their first debate this evening

Composite photo of (Left to Right) Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, Quebec Premier Christine Frechette, Quebec Liberal party Leader Charles Milliard, Quebec Conservative Leader Eric Duhaime, Quebec Solidaire co-spokesperson Ruba Ghazal on the campaign trail THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes, Jacques Boissinot

By The Canadian Press

Posted September 15, 2026 4:00 am.

Last Updated September 15, 2026 6:45 am.

MONTREAL — Quebec party leaders and voters alike are preparing for the first major campaign debate tonight.

The debate is scheduled for 8 p.m. and will feature all five party leaders.

The host, TVA, has said the debate would explore three main themes: the economy, taxes and public services, and the future of Quebec.

Leaders slowed down their announcements early in the week to prepare for the debate.

The Parti Québécois is set to unveil the financial framework of its platform today, the last of the major parties to do so.

Quebec voters go to the polls Oct. 5.

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