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PoliticsCarney speaks with Quebec premier-designate after PQ win
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon following the Parti Québécois' provincial election win. Carney emphasized a "crucial time" for Canada and the need to focus on present issues, pledging co-operative federalism with the new government.
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Business & EconomyCanadian Business: Key Events and Reports This Week
This week in Canadian business features the Quebec election, August trade figures, Aritzia's quarterly results, and the September jobs report. Analysts will also be watching the Aviation Day conference.
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PoliticsQuebec election advance polling opens amid voter concerns
Quebec's general election is set for October 5, with advance polling taking place on Sunday and Monday. Key issues for voters included the economy, cost of living, language, and healthcare reform. Five parties are expected to win seats in the election.
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PoliticsBloc MPs to meet near Ottawa amid trade dispute and Quebec election
Bloc Québécois MPs are scheduled to meet in Cantley, Quebec, just outside Ottawa, to prepare for Parliament's return. Discussions are expected to focus on the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade dispute and its effects on businesses.
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PoliticsPQ leader Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon says immigration remarks were distorted amid Quebec election
Parti Québécois leader Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon said his statements on immigration were being distorted by opponents during the second week of Quebec's provincial election campaign, a period in which immigration and anglophone rights were key issues and his party kept its lead in the polls.
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PoliticsQuebec election campaign focuses on cost of living
The cost of living and the economy dominated the fourth day of the Quebec election campaign. Parties announced proposals including rent caps and tax changes, while the ruling party presented its fiscal plan.
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PoliticsCharles Rousseau: Quebec independence not top election priority
Charles Rousseau, a Quebec independence supporter, stated his belief that the upcoming election will focus on trade disputes with the US rather than sovereignty. He is a 27-year-old Masters student interviewed in Montreal.
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PoliticsQuebec Premier Fréchette names Trump her main opponent
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette has identified U.S. President Donald Trump as her main opponent as the provincial election campaign officially began. She cited his threats of new tariffs as a danger to Quebec and positioned her party as a stable force amid trade disputes.
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PoliticsQuebec Premier Fréchette to call election amid immigration debate
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette is expected to call an election campaign this week. Parties have not yet revealed their immigration platforms, a key issue that has strained relations between Quebec and Ottawa.
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PoliticsAnalysts: Trump, referendum talk make Quebec election unpredictable
Analysts suggest that discussions around Donald Trump and potential referendums will make the upcoming Quebec election difficult to predict. This contrasts with the situation four years ago when François Legault's party held a significant lead.
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