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Quebec Solidaire co-spokesperson Ruba Ghazal gestures as she speaks to the media during a campaign stop in Montreal on Monday Sept. 14, 2026. Quebec votes in a provincial election on Oct. 5, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Quebec party leaders are set to spar in their first debate this evening

Sep 15, 2026 | 2:00 AM

MONTREAL — Quebec party leaders and voters alike are preparing for the first major campaign debate tonight.

The debate is scheduled for 8 p.m. and will feature all five party leaders.

The host, TVA, has said the debate would explore three main themes: the economy, taxes and public services, and the future of Quebec.

Leaders slowed down their announcements early in the week to prepare for the debate.