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Quebec political parties to campaign ahead of advance polls in provincial election
Christine Fréchette says a U.S.-based think tank urged interference, while Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and Anita Anand say no proof has surfaced.
- Leader Christine Frechette of the Coalition Avenir alleged American interference in Quebec politics on Friday, claiming efforts to support the sovereigntist Parti and destabilize Canada.
- After learning of think tank essays urging intervention, Frechette contacted the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, which arranged a meeting last Wednesday to address her concerns.
- Earlier this year, American officials sought a direct trade agreement with Quebec; Frechette rejected the offer, calling it "Unthinkable" and citing potential United States destabilization of Canada.
- Dismissing the claims, Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon stated his party had no contact with Americans and seen no proof, while Federal Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said she has seen no evidence but is taking the allegations seriously.
- With the provincial election set for Oct. 5, advance polls open this Sunday and Monday as politicians navigate foreign interference allegations during the final campaign stretch.
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