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As party leaders tackle affordability on day 4 of Quebec election campaign, PQ talks expanding Bill 101

The CAQ unveils its financial framework. The Quebec Liberals, Conservatives and Québec Solidaire touch on affordability issues. The PQ talks about expanding Bill 101 to CEGEPs.

As party leaders tackle affordability on day 4 of Quebec election campaign, PQ talks expanding Bill 101

On Day 4 of Quebec's election campaign, party leaders focused on affordability and the economy. The Quebec Liberal Party and Québec solidaire promised to make housing more affordable, while the Conservatives promised tax cuts and the Coalition Avenir Québec released its fiscal plan. The PQ emphasized protecting the French language through stricter immigration policies.

Quebec's auditor general warned of significant budgetary constraints, with the province needing to eliminate a multi-billion dollar deficit by 2029-2030. Coalition Avenir Québec leader Christine Fréchette said her party would spend $9.7 billion over five years to balance the budget, relying on "expected revenues" from Ottawa. Housing affordability was a key focus, with the Liberals proposing to cap rents and service fees in seniors' homes and Québec solidaire pledging 50,000 new social housing units and a rent cap.

Conservatives announced they would abolish sales tax on used goods and reduce government spending by $47 billion. The PQ maintained its focus on immigration, claiming it is essential to protect French language and Quebecois identity, while criticizing the CAQ for undermining immigration control.

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