Quebec parties make final pitches with election days away

The leaders of Quebec's five major political parties. Top row: Christine Fréchette (CAQ), Charles Milliard (Liberals), and Paul St-Pierre Plamondon (PQ). Bottom row: Ruba Gahazal (QS) and Éric Duhaime (Conservatives). (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov, Christinne Muschi, Jacques Boissinot and Bernard Brault)

By The Canadian Press

Posted October 1, 2026 6:51 am.

Quebec’s political parties are making their final pitches to voters with just days to go before the provincial election.

Indigenous issues, immigration and Quebec’s relationship with the monarchy were among the topics on the campaign trail Wednesday.

Several parties made commitments aimed at improving relations with First Nations and Inuit as Canada marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon also defended his proposal to abolish the office of lieutenant-governor.

His political rivals also weighed in on the proposal.

Quebecers go to the polls on Oct. 5.

Keep it Factual

Add CityNews Montreal as a trusted source on Google to see more local stories from us.

Submit a Correction

Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Quebec votes 2026: Voters head to the ballot box Monday after more than 5 weeks of campaign

Quebec’s five leading political parties made promises over the last five weeks on everything from economy to health care and Quebec’s future within Canada. But on Monday, it’s not the politicians...

8h ago

CAQ Leader Christine Fréchette expresses regret as Quebec election campaign ends

MONTREAL — Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette expressed some regret as she made her final appeal to voters in the provincial election campaign.

13h ago

Man seriously injured after a collision on Route 116 East in Longueuil

The man in his 30s who was in critical condition after being involved in a collision on Route 116 East in Longueuil, in the Montérégie region, on Sunday morning “is now out of danger,” the Longueuil...

11h ago

Quicksketch of leaders vying to be next Quebec premier

As Quebecers head to the polls Monday, here's a quick look at the major party leaders vying to be the next premier. More than 15,000 polling stations will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct....

14h ago

Top Stories

Quebec votes 2026: Voters head to the ballot box Monday after more than 5 weeks of campaign

Quebec’s five leading political parties made promises over the last five weeks on everything from economy to health care and Quebec’s future within Canada. But on Monday, it’s not the politicians...

8h ago

CAQ Leader Christine Fréchette expresses regret as Quebec election campaign ends

MONTREAL — Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette expressed some regret as she made her final appeal to voters in the provincial election campaign.

13h ago

Man seriously injured after a collision on Route 116 East in Longueuil

The man in his 30s who was in critical condition after being involved in a collision on Route 116 East in Longueuil, in the Montérégie region, on Sunday morning “is now out of danger,” the Longueuil...

11h ago

Quicksketch of leaders vying to be next Quebec premier

As Quebecers head to the polls Monday, here's a quick look at the major party leaders vying to be the next premier. More than 15,000 polling stations will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct....

14h ago

Most Watched Today

2:48

Montrealers take to the ice at downtown Patinoire sous l’Anneau

“We’re not afraid to have fun outside,” said Sara Jade Allard-Théberge as Montreal’s new rink beneath Place Ville Marie’s ring opens, giving skaters of all ages a free, urban winter experience. Adriana Gentile reports.

February 27, 2026 8:39 pm EST EST

2:06

Pakistan declares state of 'open war' with Afghanistan

The two countries traded attacks in a dramatic escalation of tensions Thursday. Erica Natividad reports.

February 27, 2026 5:52 pm EST EST

2:18

School volunteers say Quebec secularism Bill 94 shuts them out

"I don’t feel welcome here anymore," said former specialized educator Nevien Waly, who is now prohibited from entering the school in which she was volunteering for a decade due to Quebec's Bill 94. Zachary Cheung reports.

February 26, 2026 5:20 pm EST EST

2:34

Quebec election 2026: what will decide the race on Monday?

“The most important thing is environment and education, because I’m a teacher,” said Montrealer Ariane Moffette as Quebecers prepare to choose their next government on Monday. Erin Seize reports.

9h ago

0:48

Search continues for survivors on missing Ontario air ambulance

The U.S. Coast Guard says it is continuing to search for six people aboard the Ontario air ambulance that went down early Saturday off the coast of Massachusetts.

1h ago