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Quebec party leaders talk transport and health as first debate approaches
Parties pitched prevention spending, free transit for some riders and new police hires as they try to sway voters before Tuesday’s leaders’ debate.
- On Sunday, Quebec political leaders entered their 18th campaign day with their first debate approaching Tuesday, preparing for the October 5 election.
- Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and Liberal Leader Charles Milliard both prioritize prevention, pledging $550 million over four years and five per cent of the health budget over 10 years respectively to reduce emergency room demand.
- Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette visited the police school in Nicolet on Saturday, promising $196 million to hire 300 additional police officers and 50 prosecutors amid complex public safety challenges.
- Québec Solidaire spokesperson Ruba Ghazal pledged free public transit for those under 25 and over 65, accusing the outgoing CAQ of having "abandoned" transit, while Conservative Leader Éric Duhaime supported the "third link" bridge over the tramway project.
- Recent polls show Coalition Avenir Québec gaining momentum despite earlier Parti Québécois strength, as the Liberal party presents its financial framework today and the Parti Québécois follows before voters head to polls October 5.
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As 1st election debate approaches, Quebec party leaders talk transport, health
The political parties pitched promises on transport, public safety and health care on the Quebec campaign trail Saturday as leaders will begin making their way to Montreal ahead of televised debates next week.
·Ottawa, Canada
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Quebec party leaders talk transport and health as first debate approaches
MONTREAL - Promises on transport, public safety and health care filled the air on the Quebec campaign trail on Saturday as leaders prepare to face off in debates next week.
·Toronto, Canada
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Total News Sources14
Leaning Left9Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution82% Left
Bias Distribution
- 82% of the sources lean Left
82% Left
L 82%
C 18%
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