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Quebec election campaign enters 27th day as final debate nears

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The Canadian Press. (2026, September 22). Quebec election campaign enters 27th day as final debate nears. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/quebec/quebec-election-campaign-enters-27th-day-as-final-debate-nears/article_388a46e9-77c9-5e38-a0a3-a89ebc515d18.html

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Quebec’s ongoing election campaign has reached its 27th day as party leaders prepare for the last of three televised debates on Wednesday in Montreal. With less than two weeks until voting day, representatives from five parties—the Parti Québécois, Liberals, Coalition Avenir Québec, Conservatives, and Québec solidaire—are intensifying their efforts across the province.

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Quebec's party leaders resumed campaigning on Monday, with less than two weeks until the provincial election vote. The leaders from Parti Québécois, Liberals, Coalition Avenir Québec, Conservatives, and Québec solidaire are preparing for a third and final televised debate scheduled for Wednesday in Montreal. This last debate is crucial as it provides voters with one last opportunity to hear the candidates' positions before voting.

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Quebec’s party leaders are expected to be back out on the campaign trail today, with less than two weeks to go before the provincial election vote. asserted

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The leaders of the Parti Québécois, Liberals, Coalition Avenir Québec, Conservatives and Québec solidaire are also gearing up for the third and final televised debate scheduled for Wednesday in Montreal. asserted

leaders → gear → Montreal

Quebec election campaign enters 27th day as final debate nears

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