PQ leader says he's worried Ottawa is meddling in Quebec election

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-04 22:03:52.0
Tags: [Quebec, National, Governance, Infrastructure, Industry, Transportation]

Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has requested that Élections Québec investigate potential federal interference and illegal campaign contributions in the upcoming October 5, 2026 provincial election, citing recent federal announcements including an $11-billion investment in the Davie shipyard, a Churchill Falls agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador, and a $4.7-billion train car manufacturing investment in La Pocatière. St-Pierre Plamondon also raised concerns over alleged coordination between Prime Minister Mark Carney's federal government, Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette's campaign, and the non-profit organization Mission Leadership Québec regarding town hall contracts. Premier Christine Fréchette has denied the allegations of federal meddling, asserting that the partnerships benefit Quebec.