Quebec votes 2026: Parties debate trade war, economy and immigration

Quebec votes 2026: Parties debate trade war, economy and immigration

September 11, 2026 5:49 pm EST.

"We know what it takes," said CAQ incumbent finance minister Eric Girard after the province's five parties discussed the U.S. trade war, public finances and immigration in an economic debate in Montreal. Zachary Cheung reports.

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