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Québec solidaire weighing priorities, including wealth tax and public grocery stores
Some 350 members are weighing affordability measures, including public grocery stores and a wealth tax, ahead of October’s general election.
Québec Solidaire is considering policies such as public grocery stores, a wealth tax, and raising the minimum wage to address affordability issues.
The party is inspired by New York City's democratic socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani.
Approximately 350 Québec Solidaire members are debating priorities at their annual congress in Montreal ahead of the October general election.
Economy critic Alejandra Zaga Mendez emphasized the need to counter grocery chains' abusive pricing as part of the party's focus on cost of living and wealth redistribution.