Brief
Quebec party leaders make final campaign pitches ahead of Oct. 5 election
The separatist Parti Québécois leads the polls, while rivals warn a 2029 referendum could destabilise the province.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Quebec's five main party leaders are making their final appeals to undecided voters over the weekend, with the provincial election scheduled for Monday, Oct. 5, the Canadian Press reported.
The separatist Parti Québécois, which has promised a 2029 referendum, has topped the polls throughout the campaign. PQ leader Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon said rivals are launching a last‑ditch effort to win votes and urged Quebecers to give his party a majority government.
Opposition figures, including Quebec Solidaire co‑spokesperson Ruba Ghazal, Coalition Avenir Québec leader Christine Fréchette, Conservative leader Éric Duhaime and Liberal leader Charles Milliard, have criticised the referendum proposal, arguing it would cause political instability and hurt the province's economy.
Key facts
- Quebec's provincial election is set for Oct. 5, 2026. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The Parti Québécois leads the polls and has promised a 2029 referendum. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- All five major parties are expected to win seats on election day. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Quebec political leaders make final pitch as election campaign nears end”
