Quebec election campaign enters final stretch with leaders' debate set for Tuesday
Campaign day 18 brings Liberal financial framework today and Parti Québécois presentation Tuesday ahead of first televised leaders' debate.
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The Quebec election campaign reaches its turning point this week with the first leaders' debate and competing financial frameworks from the major parties.
Today marks day 18 of the campaign. The Liberal Party is presenting its financial framework today, while Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will unveil the PQ's plan Tuesday — the same day as the first televised leaders' debate.
Recent polling shows the race tightening. While the Parti Québécois has been favoured by some public opinion polls, recent surveys show the Coalition Avenir Québec gaining momentum. The Liberals' current polling position has not been stated in available sources.
Quebec voters head to the polls October 5. The election was called after Lieutenant Governor Manon Jeannotte dropped the writs on August 27, following Premier Christine Fréchette's advice to dissolve the legislature.
The campaign has already included significant moments: as HighOnCity reported earlier this month, leaders clashed over independence referendum plans as the campaign entered week three, and Radio-Canada interviews with leaders aired from Quebec City on day 14.
What is the current polling position of the Liberal party and where do smaller parties stand?
What are the central policy differences between the financial frameworks each party will present?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
When is the Quebec election?
Quebec voters head to the polls on October 5, 2026.
What is happening on Tuesday?
On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will unveil the PQ's financial plan and the first televised leaders' debate will take place.
When did the election campaign begin?
The election was called on August 27, 2026, when Lieutenant Governor Manon Jeannotte dropped the writs following Premier Christine Fréchette's advice to dissolve the legislature.
