Week two of Quebec campaign dominated by debates on immigration, language
The second week of Quebec's election campaign has concluded, with immigration and anglophone rights emerging as dominant topics. Despite maintaining its lead in the polls, the Parti Québécois (PQ) has faced criticism over comments by its leader, Paul St-Pierre-Plamondon, regarding immigrants in schools and the decline of the French language.
Québec solidaire spokesperson Ruba Ghazal accused St-Pierre-Plamondon of scapegoating immigrant children, while criticizing past governments for underfunding the education system. St-Pierre-Plamondon was also criticized for including Quebec-born children of immigrants in his data.
Meanwhile, Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) leader Christine Fréchette faced backlash after Élections Québec revealed that language laws forced the party to provide printed voter guides solely in French. Libération Party Leader Charles Milliard penned an open letter criticizing Élections Québec for voter suppression allegations by groups advocating for anglophones. The Canadian Press reported these developments on September 4, 2026.
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