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Quebec parties make final pitches with election days away
Parties emphasized Indigenous relations and the monarchy as they made final appeals to voters, while the Parti Québécois defended its proposal to abolish the lieutenant-governor’s office.
In MONTREAL, Quebec political parties are making final pitches to voters with just days remaining before the Oct 5 provincial election. Candidates are intensifying efforts to secure support as the campaign enters its closing stretch.
As Canada marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, several parties announced commitments aimed at improving relations with First Nations and Inuit. These pledges underscore Indigenous issues as central to the campaign.
The campaign trail featured debates over immigration and Quebec's relationship with the monarchy. These topics have emerged as key points for parties vying for voter attention in the final days.
Parti Quebecois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon defended his proposal to abolish the office of lieutenant-governor during a campaign stop in Saint-Jerome, Que., on Sept 2. Political rivals also weighed in on the proposal.
Quebecers go to the polls on Oct 5 to decide the province's future, culminating weeks of debate and campaigning. This election marks the final determination after the intensive final-stretch efforts.