Sovereignty, cost-of-living and trade war shape Quebec election campaign

The Sunday Magazine by CBC

Oct 4, 202600:43:40Society & Culture

Quebecers will choose their next provincial government on Monday. Polls have consistently shown the Parti Québécois leading, with a potential majority government in sight. A victory could bring their separation referendu...

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