Quebec parties target health care, affordability as election nears

As Quebec nears its provincial election, political parties are focusing on health care, government spending, and daycare issues. The CAQ's Christine Fréchette plans to expand affordable daycare access while criticizing the Parti Québécois leader for concealing his intent to hold an independence referendum. The Parti Québécois leader announced budgetary measures to freeze salaries for certain government officials until Quebec balances its budget.

Meanwhile, the Liberal Party's Charles Milliard accused Fréchette of misleading voters about the promised number of reduced-fee daycare spots. Québec solidaire suggests creating 400 new primary-care access points to alleviate pressure on hospital emergency rooms. Meanwhile, Éric Duhaime, the Conservative leader, pledged to make most government services accessible online, claiming it would save $3.45 billion over five years.