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Back-to-school looks different for university students campaigning in Quebec election
Candidates say careful planning helps them juggle classes, jobs and door-knocking while parties recruit younger voters and highlight the cost of living.
Summary
Orphée Dubé-Gervais expects to spend a lot of time studying on the train in the coming weeks. Dubé-Gervais is one of several candidates balancing university studies with door knocking, attending partisan events and seeking to win over voters ahead of the Oct. 5 Quebec election. Candidates from three parties tell The Canadian Press that running requires careful planning but comes with the rewards of participating in the democratic process.