The leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec François Legault. Photo by Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press
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Here’s what you need to know about voting on Election Day Group plans protest to demand Boulet’s removal from CAQ and acknowledgment of systemic racism Demographics and anger rattle West Island Liberal stronghold Opinion: It’s time for Quebec Anglos to make a statement Duhaime was accused of playing political games by rejecting Bill 96 African Canadians feel like ‘second-class citizens’ after Legault’s immigration comments, groups say Legault defends the decision to hire a private firm to help manage the pandemic Video: Party leaders explain plans to fix Quebec’s health care system PQ suspends candidate who made anti-Muslim comments on social media McKinsey didn’t call the shots during the pandemic, Legault’s chief of staff insists ‘Scandalous’ – PQ denounces outsourcing of pandemic management by Legault Duhaime is demanding an investigation after a “disturbing” report on the private company’s role in managing the pandemic Tension on CAQ campaign bus as reporter complains about limited access to Legault The CAQ could win just two of 27 seats in Montreal – and 91 of 98 in the rest of Quebec, according to projections Duhaime is trailing the CAQ candidate in the Quebec riding, according to a poll Anglade faces tough race in her own riding, ‘double-edged sword’ as Liberal leader Election Guide: What you need to know about campaigning and voting Sign up for our free Quebec election newsletter
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That’s all for today. I’ll be back on Monday – election day – with another live blog. In the meantime, you can read our election coverage at montrealgazette.com. 3:50 p.m
Here’s what you need to know about voting on Election Day
Almost a quarter of voters have already voted in primaries. The last chance to vote is Monday 3 October, with polling stations open from 9.30am. until 8 p.m. Voters must bring ID to the polls. Elections Quebec says that one of the following types of identification will do:
Quebec driver’s license Health insurance card Canadian passport India status card Canadian Forces Identity Card
Anyone who does not have one of these documents can declare on oath that they are the person registered in the electoral roll. They must be accompanied by a person who certifies their identity or carry certain documents specified by Elections Quebec.
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The provincial agency says it has mailed yellow reminder cards to all households with information about polling locations. Election officials can quickly direct you to your polling table if you present this card on Election Day. If you don’t know how to drive, you can check by entering your address into a form on the Elections Quebec website. The results will also include the names of candidates in your riding. To find out where to vote, use the form on this Elections Quebec page. 3 p.m
Group plans protest to demand Boulet’s removal from CAQ and acknowledgment of systemic racism
A group calling on the Coalition Avenir Québec to drop Jean Boulet as a candidate says it plans to protest outside leader Francois Legault’s office in Montreal on Sunday afternoon.
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The group, called Debout pour la Dignité, says it fights for “the dignity of visible minorities.” Via Facebook, the group said its members would protest “against prejudice, intolerance and discrimination against immigrants and for a Quebec that is open and respects all its residents.” In addition to removing Boulet as a candidate, the group wants Quebec’s next premier to acknowledge that systemic racism exists in Quebec. Legault rejected that claim. Boulet apologized after telling a debate audience that “80 percent of immigrants go to Montreal, they don’t work, they don’t speak French or they don’t respect the values of Quebec society.”
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2:20 p.m
Demographics and anger rattle West Island Liberal stronghold
In its 40-plus years of existence, the Marquette riding in the West Island has always been red-heavy. But it seems less of a sure bet this time around. Read our full story, by Jason Magder. “The dynamics of Lachine have changed,” says 86-year-old Liberal supporter Nancy Thomas. “There are a lot of new people and different people. And they have a right to their opinion.” Photo by Dave Sidaway /Montreal Gazette 2 p.m
Monitoring Quebec election promises: Who’s saying what ahead of the Oct. 3 vote?
Here are the five major parties on some important issues, including the economy, health care, immigration and identity issues. Read our full story. 1:40 p.m
Opinion: It’s time for Quebec Anglos to make a statement
“To keep all our eggs in the Liberal basket would be a sign of weakness, I feel. almost an admission that we accept the status quo.” Read Robert Libman’s entire column.
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1:40 p.m
Duhaime was accused of playing political games by rejecting Bill 96
The Canadian Party of Quebec accuses the Conservative Party of Quebec of being disingenuous when it comes to supporting the fundamental rights of the English community. CPaQ leader Colin Standish released an internal memo written to Conservative Party members discussing the position that should be taken on Bill 96. Read our full story, by Jason Magder. Quebec Conservative Party leader Éric Duhaime during a polling stop in Old Montreal on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Photo by Allen McInnis /Montreal Gazette 1:30 p.m.
African Canadians feel like ‘second-class citizens’ after Legault’s immigration comments, groups say
Groups representing Quebecers of African descent say they feel like second-class citizens and fear “systemic xenophobia” will develop in Quebec in the wake of provocative statements about immigrants by François Legault, the current premier and leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec, and Jean Boulet. , CAQ candidate and current Immigration Minister.
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In a statement, the African Confederation of Canada and the presidents of national associations of African countries said they “strongly condemn” the “outrageous” remarks” by Legault and Boulet. Legault apologized after appearing to link immigration to violence and extremism. Boulet apologized after saying that “80 percent of immigrants go to Montreal, they don’t work, they don’t speak French or they don’t respect the values of Quebec society.” “These actions by senior Quebec government officials contribute to the transmission … of the bias of the parasitic immigrant. Should the prime minister be reminded that immigrants get their right of residence after a selection process at the end of which they receive a Quebec Certificate of Selection, that these immigrants must also pass the Quebec values test?”
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They added: “The current Quebec government, which denies the existence of systemic racism, also wants to develop systemic xenophobia … in public services, educational institutions, daycare centers, hospitals, pharmacies, grocery stores, factories or other professions in Quebec? “ The groups called on Legault “to take strong action that will go against the sentiment that immigrants feel, to be considered second-class citizens in Quebec.” The undersigned:
Just Flavius Ewinsou, president of the African Federation of Canada Aldrich Achani Doubogan, president of the Association des Beninois de Québec Fabrice Ilboudo, president of Burkinabè du Grand Montréal Guy Epassy, general secretary of the Council of Cameroonians in Canada Dilanne Mouanvoumby, president of the Friends of the Republic of the Congo in Quebec Mohamed Diallo, president of Pottal-Canada (Guinée) Abel Pli, president of the Canadian Federation of Ivory Associations Youssouf Tounkara, president of the Supreme Council of Hair in Canada Mene Elemine El Houssein, president of the Moorish Community in Canada Freddy Jean-Marie Usabuwera, president of the Association des Rwandaises et Rwandais du Montréal Métropolitain Michel-Robert Habas, president of the General Reconstruction of Senegalese…
