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Parties talk taxes, trade war and parental leave on Day 2 of Quebec election campaign
Party leaders pitch tax cuts, parental leave and trade-war responses as they seek to win over voters ahead of Oct. 5.
- Quebec's election campaign entered its second day on Friday, with leaders from five main political parties fanning out across the province to court voters before the Oct. 5 election.
- Economic uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump and the ongoing trade war dominates the campaign trail, with candidates debating how to best protect provincial interests amidst shifting international market conditions.
- Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette promised two weeks additional parental leave for fathers, while Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard pledged to reduce exports to the United States by at least 15 per cent.
- Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon attacked the CAQ's eight-year record at the Northvolt battery plant site, while Québec Solidaire's Ruba Ghazal expanded plans for 15 public grocery stores.
- With the 39-day campaign underway, parties continue pushing their respective visions to "Unite, repair, build," focusing on affordability and political change as Quebecers prepare to vote Oct. 5.
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Parties talk taxes, trade war and parental leave on Day 2 of Quebec election campaign
MONTREAL - Taxes, parental leave and the U.S. trade war are taking centre stage during the first full day of campaigning on the Quebec election trail.
·Toronto, Canada
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In the aftermath of the election, party leaders will be particularly busy.
·Montreal, Canada
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Total News Sources29
Leaning Left21Leaning Right0Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution78% Left
Bias Distribution
- 78% of the sources lean Left
78% Left
L 78%
C 22%
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