Quebec party leaders work to shore up support as campaign enters final stretch

Composite photo of Quebec's five party leaders. From left to right: Christine Fréchette on June 12, 2026; Charles Milliard on Sept. 3, 2026; Ruba Ghazal on Aug. 27, 2026; Paul St-Pierre Plamondon on Sept. 21, 2026; and Eric Duhaime on Sept. 16, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot, Graham Hughes, Christinne Muschi and Christopher Katsarov

By The Canadian Press

Posted October 2, 2026 2:30 am.

Last Updated October 2, 2026 7:02 am.

Quebec’s main party leaders are shifting their campaigns into top gear, with the election just days away.

Several of the leaders spent Thursday trying to shore up support in ridings that are expected to be tight races for their parties.

Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has been asking voters to give his party a majority government, as polls continue to show his party in the lead.

He made an appeal to undecided voters on Thursday, telling them a strong Parti Québécois government is best-placed to deliver needed change.

But Québéc solidaire spokesperson Ruba Ghazal warned electors against strategic voting and urged them to vote with their hearts.

Quebecers go to the polls on Oct. 5.

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