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The planned English‑language debate for Quebec’s fall 2026 provincial election was cancelled after two major party leaders declined to participate, leaving organizers short of the required number of candidates.
An English‑language debate scheduled before Quebec's fall 2026 election was cancelled after two of the five major party leaders declined to participate, leaving organizers without the needed representation.
The Coalition Avenir Québec and the Parti Québécois declined an English‑language media invitation to debate, resulting in no English‑language debate in Quebec's upcoming election campaign.
A Summit for Better Transit held on June 21 at the Scarborough Civic Centre gathered riders and community leaders to share concerns ahead of the October municipal election, where transit is a key issue.
René Verret, the Quebec Liberal Party’s nominated candidate for Louis‑Hébert, announced on June 20, 2026 that he will not run, prompting the party to seek a replacement as the provincial election nears.
David Lavoie, former director of the Festival TransAmériques, has been named the Quebec Liberal Party candidate for Rosemont in the 5 October 2026 provincial election, after leaving his previous affiliation with Québec solidaire.
René Verret has stepped down as the Liberal candidate for Louis‑Hébert, giving the PLQ about 1.5 months to name a replacement before the 2026 Quebec provincial election.
Antoine Dionne Charest, son of former premier Jean Charest, was officially nominated as the Quebec Liberal candidate for Verdun on June 17, 2026, in a ceremony attended by party officials and his mother.
Antoine Dionne Charest, son of former premier Jean Charest, was nominated as the Quebec Liberal Party candidate for Montreal’s Verdun riding on June 17, 2026, with party officials including Charles Milliard in attendance.
Éric Duhaime says the Conservative Party has been cleared of alleged election‑spending violations, while Elections Québec notes its review is still ongoing after a complaint from the Parti Québécois.
Antoine Dionne Charest was named the Parti libéral du Québec’s candidate for Verdun on June 18, 2026, with party figure Charles Milliard present, as the Liberals prepare for upcoming provincial elections.
Electoral map commissioner Kevin Bouchard resigned on June 18, 2026, protesting the new electoral boundaries set by Quebec deputies. His departure underscores ongoing disputes surrounding the province’s periodic redistricting process.
Antoine Dionne Charest was announced as the PLQ candidate for Verdun on June 18, 2026, with party official Charles Milliard confirming the choice as the party gears up for the upcoming provincial election.
The Union des artistes director has been named the Bloc Québécois candidate for Rosemont‑La Petite‑Patrie, as the party centers its campaign on cultural issues to win back the Montreal riding in the upcoming federal election.
Pierre Céré has announced his bid for the NDP nomination to replace Alexandre Boulerice as candidate in the Rosemont‑La Petite‑Patrie riding, a constituency expected to be central to the next wave of federal by‑elections.
Antoine Dionne Charest, son of former premier Jean Charest, was nominated as the Quebec Liberal Party candidate for Verdun on June 17, 2026, as the party finalizes its slate for the upcoming provincial election.
A two‑candidate race has opened to replace Alexandre Boulerice as Rosemont’s MP, with campaigns focusing on local issues and a swift transition to maintain representation.
Antoine Dionne Charest, son of former premier Jean Charest, was officially nominated as the Quebec Liberal candidate for Verdun on June 17, 2026, with party members including Charles Milliard in attendance, as the party prepares for the upcoming provincial election.
Antoine Dionne Charest was officially nominated as the Liberal candidate for Verdun on June 17, 2026, with Jean Charest present at the ceremony, as the party finalises its candidate slate for the upcoming Quebec election.
Quebec Transport Minister Jean Boulet announced he will not run in the next provincial election, ending his tenure in the CAQ cabinet.
