Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, who has tested negative for COVID-19, took part in a televised debate last night with the four other leaders.
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Conservative candidate files complaint after receiving threat: report
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Party chiefs to woo Quebec municipal leaders as election campaign enters final stretch
A day after their second and final televised debate, three of the five leaders of the parties campaigning in the Quebec election will head to the Montreal area Friday and are expected to take part in a convention held by the Fédération québécoise des municipalités.
Read our full story.
9:55 a.m.
Experiencing flu symptoms, PQ leader suspends campaign
After experiencing flu symptoms, Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon this morning suspended his campaign for at least the day.
“I am compelled to suspend my activities today due to flu symptoms,” he said in a tweet.
“I twice tested negative for COVID, but out of caution, I will self-isolate for the day. I’ll keep you posted on developments and hope to be back as soon as possible!”
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St-Pierre Plamondon took part in a televised debate last night with the four other leaders.
The leaders of the four other major parties are scheduled to campaign today.
François Legault of the wished St-Pierre Plamondon well.
“Speedy recovery, Mr. St-Pierre Plamondon,” the Coalition Avenir Québec leader tweeted. “I hope you recover quickly.”
Liberal Leader Dominique Anglade said she hopes the PQ leader returns to the campaign trail soon.
Québec solidaire Leader Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois tweeted: “Speedy recovery Paul!”
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9:45 a.m.
Debate analysis: Barbs fly as Legault goes on the attack to keep his job
This time François Legault definitely gave the impression he wants to keep his job.
But his opponents were even better prepared with reasons he shouldn’t.
Read Philip Authier’s analysis.
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Final debate: A blow-by-blow account of the last televised confrontation
Last night, leaders of Quebec’s five main political parties sparred over taxes, immigration, Bill 96 – and sovereignty and referendums.
Here’s my blow-by-blow account of the exchanges, along with videos of the five leaders answering reporters’ questions afterwards.
Watch the entire debate:
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What are the five major parties taking part in Quebec’s provincial election?
Here’s a look at the five parties vying to form Quebec’s next government.
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8:30 a.m.
Election Guide: What you need to know about the campaign and voting
How do you check if you’re on the electoral list? Are you allowed to vote? When can ballots be cast?
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