Christine Fréchette claims more Quebecers are warming up to fracking
A La Presse survey found Quebecers remain divided, but support rises when fracking is framed as a way to reduce reliance on U.S. markets.
- On Saturday, Coalition Avenir Quebec Leader Christine Frechette claimed Quebecers show "greater openness" to shale gas development as a potential tool for autonomy from American markets.
- Distancing herself from Conservative Leader Duhaime, Frechette noted that although the CAQ banned fracking in 2022, she requires strict social acceptance before revisiting the issue.
- A La Presse survey showed increased support for fracking when framed as an autonomy tool, yet the Quebec Liberal Party, Parti, and Solidaire remain firmly opposed to development.
- Duhaime campaigned in Rigaud against the proposed $100 billion Alto high-speed train project, citing concerns over excessive costs and encroachment on provincial farmland.
- In Montreal, Solidaire co-spokesperson Ruba Ghazal marched to demand action against violence toward women, while other party leaders continued their provincial election efforts.
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Quebec party leaders turn attention to fracking on Day 24 of election campaign
Fracking was a hot topic on the Quebec campaign trail Saturday, after Premier Christine Fréchette said she believes perspectives on shale gas development have shifted in the province.
QUEBEC — Will the caquist leader, Christine Fréchette, revive the exploration and exploitation of shale gas? Her decision is not yet stopped, but, according to her, Quebecers have "a greater openness" to this energy. "We are in a time when we need to reduce our dependence on the United States and it is important that we diversify our markets [...]
Christine Fréchette claims more Quebecers are warming up to fracking
Shale gas became an issue on the campaign trail Saturday as Coalition Avenir Québec leader Christine Fréchette claimed more Quebecers are warming up to fracking amid trade tensions with the United States.
Christine Fréchette, will she relaunch the exploration and exploitation of shale gas?
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