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  New electoral boundaries strip Quebec of a seat, give Alberta three more

  Quebec is slated to lose one seat in the next redrawing of federal ridings in Canada going from 78 to 77 seats. 17

  

  Elections Canada confirms Bloc win over Tories in Trois-Rivieres after recount

  The Bloc Quebecois is being confirmed as the winner of the Quebec riding of Trois-Rivieres after a judicial recount.
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  'I did my job': Shachi Kurl on the English-language debate controversy

  Shachi Kurl's comment at the 2021 English-language debate would quickly cement itself as one of the federal election's most controversial moments.

  

  Conservative candidate requests recount in Trois-Rivieres where Bloc won by 92 votes

  Canadian Chief Electoral Officer Stephane Perrault announced Monday that there will be a judicial recount in the riding of Trois-Rivieres.
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  What happened in politics this week

  The leader of Canada’s Green Party resigns and Quebec’s MNAs head to the National Assembly for the last fall session ahead of next election.

  Air Date: September 29, 2021

  

  Recount requested in Quebec's Chateauguay-Lacolle riding after 'potential anomaly'

  The Liberals have asked for a recount in a close-run riding in Quebec after a 'potential anomaly' was discovered with a ballot box. A judicial recount is to take place in Chateauguay-Lacolle where the Bloc Quebecois candidate defeated his Liberal rival by 286 votes.
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  Blanchet: Federal election reversed the balance of power between Ottawa and the provinces

  Yves-François Blanchet believes that the election has completely reversed the balance of power between the provinces and the federal government.

  

  Francois Legault says he has no regrets about taking sides during federal election

  Francois Legault says he has no regrets about his support for the Conservative party and his criticism of the Liberals during the federal election campaign. 2
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  Canada's political map similar to 2019

  Canada's electoral map looks roughly the same as it did before the 2021 election. Tom Mulcair explains what's changed.

  Air Date: September 21, 2021

  

  People's Party of Canada logo provides inadvertent lesson on invasive species and biodiversity

  The People's Party of Canada's inadvertent use of a Norway Maple leaf in their logo instead of a domestic Sugar Maple provided a learning opportunity about invasive species and biodiversity.
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  Quebec premier congratulates Justin Trudeau on federal election win

  Quebec Premier François Legault congratulates Justin Trudeau on his federal election victory. 18

  

  Montreal mayor congratulates Trudeau on re-election, outlines city's priorities

  Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante took to Twitter Tuesday morning to congratulate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government on their federal election win. 18
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  Maxime Bernier says he will stay on as PPC leader, despite loss in Quebec riding

  People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier says he will remain as leader despite the defeat in his Quebec riding. 3

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  A look at the 2021 federal election campaign

  It's voting day across Canada and Tom Mulcair talks how the campaign went and what we should keep an eye out for once the polls close.

  Air Date: September 20, 2021
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  Unpredictable Quebec: why are the province's up-for-grab ridings so hard to call?

  As usual, Quebec could make or break the bigger election results, helping deliver the Liberals their coveted majority—or denying it in a last-minute squeaker. 9

  

  Riding to watch ahead of the federal election: Gaspesie-Iles-de-la-Madeleine

  The Gaspesie region in eastern Quebec is best known to outsiders for its charming villages, outdoor recreation opportunities and panoramic views of the St. Lawrence River, but it could also become contested territory on election day. 1
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  Nailbiters: Quebec ridings to watch in Monday's federal election

  The federal election is on Monday, and while some polls suggest not much will change on Quebec's electoral map, there remain a few battlegrounds that could swing. 13

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  A statistical tie, five days from Election Day

  Tom Mulcair explains why this election isn't going as people predicted.

  Air Date: September 15, 2021
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  Provincial Liberals launch petition denouncing 'Quebec bashing' after English federal leaders debate

  The Quebec Liberal Party has launched a petition asking for citizens to denounce the question raised in the English-language federal leaders debate. 3

  

  9/11 did not change Quebec's relationship with Muslims, says Bloc leader Blanchet

  On the 20th anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks, Bloc leader Yves-Francois Blanchet suggested that there has been no before and after September 11 in the province's relationship with the Muslim world and Quebecers who practice Islam. 3
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  'None of your business': Legault calls out 'ridiculous' question on Quebec secularism, language laws during federal debate

  Quebec Premier Francois Legault calling out organizers of Thursday night’s federal election debate following a question on the province’s secularism and language laws. 5

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  Tom Mulcair breaks down leaders' debate

  Political analyst Tom Mulcair breaks down the leaders' debate and where it leaves the two leading parties.

  Air Date: September 10, 2021
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  Bloc leader targeted in debate

  Bloc leader Yves-Francois Blanchet took heat in the federal leaders' debate on his support of controversial Quebec bills.

  Air Date: September 10, 2021

  

  Dawson shooting and Polytechnique massacre survivors urge federal parties to focus on gun control

  Survivors from Dawson shooting and the Ecole Polytechnic massacre gathered Thursday to urge federal parties to do more on gun control. 1
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  Bloc Quebecois leader says party won't take part in a coalition federal government

  Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet is rejecting the idea of being part of a coalition federal government after the Sept. 20 election. 1

  

  Legault says minority government better for Quebec, calls NDP, Liberals 'dangerous'

  Premier François Legault gave a tacit endorsement Thursday to Conservative leader Erin O'Toole, the only one of the federal party leaders he says is open to Quebec's demands. 12
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  What to look for during upcoming federal debates

  CTV Political Analyst Tom Mulcair talks key issues and speedbumps for federal leaders as campaigns start to heat up

  Air Date: September 8, 2021

  

  English Montreal School Board denies Quebec nationhood, sparks Bloc's outrage

  A controversial English Montreal School Board document that denies the existence of the Quebec nation sparked outrage from the Bloc Quebecois Tuesday. 24
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  Battlegrounds abound in ripe Quebec electoral map as campaigns heat up

  Halfway through the federal election campaign and the day after the French-language debate, Quebec is still up for grabs. 3

  

  NDP's Jagmeet Singh won't commit to unconditional health transfers for Quebec

  NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh promised Friday to "respond" to the Quebec government's call for bigger health transfers, but wouldn't say if that funding would come with conditions. 3
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  Federal election debates to start

  The federal election debates are set to start with the Liberals and the Conservatives leading the race.

  Air Date: September 1, 2021

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  Liberals slipping at the halfway point

  Polls analyst P.J. Fournier breaks down the campaign race that polls are showing don’t favour the Liberals.

  Air Date: August 31, 2021
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  Quebec's grocery list for federal party leaders casts focus on health transfers, immigration

  Quebec is set to outline its wishlist to the federal parties Thursday, and it's a safe bet that one of the priorities will again be to demand a substantial increase in health transfers to the provinces. 2

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  Day three of the federal election campaign

  Party leaders discuss childcare, senior pensions, mandatory vaccinations and more on day three of the election campaign.

  Air Date: August 17, 2021
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  'The other options suck,' Maxime Bernier confident he can win over angry Canadians

  The Mad Max Freedom Tour has begun and the People's Party of Canada leader said Canadians will vote for his party because 'the other options suck.' 3

  

  Bloc Quebecois leader kicked off the electoral campaign by calling it 'irresponsible'

  Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves Francois Blanchet criticized Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and called him "very irresponsible" as he launched his campaign on Sunday while facing the COVID-19 fourth wave. 5
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  Climate, language and apathy: what's on Montrealers' minds after election call?

  As Montrealers, along with the rest of Canada, learned that they will be heading to the polls again in just over a month, many were left pondering the issues but also one central question: why now? 4

  

  Quebec's largest union federation outlines demands before election is officially called

  The first demands related to the labour market were not long in coming, as Quebec's largest union federation announced its priorities even before the official call of the federal election.
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  Imminent federal election call

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to ask for a dissolution of Parliament this weekend and trigger an election for Sept. 20.

  Air Date: August 13, 2021

  

  As Bloc prepares for federal election, infighting grows over candidate selection process

  Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet defended himself on Sunday against accusations that he skirted party rules in order to get rid of a candidate.
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  Ottawa, Quebec reach agreement on child-care funding for $6B over 5 years

  Quebec will soon be able to invest a large amount of money into its child-care network, following a new agreement with the federal government. 4

  

  Bloc Quebecois leader sets eyes on Montreal as party hopes to build on 2019's success

  If a rumoured federal election is called, the Bloc Quebecois has its eyes set on Montreal as part of its strategy to send more MPs to Ottawa.
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  Calling a federal election this month would be 'irresponsible:' Bloc leader

  Bloc Quebecois Yves-Francois Blanchet came out in opposition to a federal election being called this month, saying it would put the health of Canadians at unnecessary risk.

  

  Ottawa is granting more than $1 million to Quebec Businesswomen's Network

  The Trudeau government is continuing a seduction offensive that has all the hallmarks of a pre-election campaign, with an increasing number of financial announcements, including one aimed at women entrepreneurs in Quebec.
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  Trudeau partners with Quebec to announce $693 million to revive Canada's aerospace sector

  The federal government and the province of Quebec are committing more than $690 million to invest in an attempt to revive the aerospace industry in a post-pandemic world. 1

  

  Trudeau announces $25 million to expand GE wind turbine plant in Gaspe region

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelled to Quebec's Gaspe region on Wednesday and made a campaign-style announcement of $25 million to expand a wind turbine plant to produce blades destined for markets in the United States and Europe.
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  Singh says he disagrees with MP's post on racism in Quebec, but demands no apology

  New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says he does not agree with accusations that Quebecers are racist after one of his MPs applauded controversial remarks by a University of Ottawa professor. 2

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  Vincent Guzzo says he'll run for the Conservative Party leadership if there are no better options

  Vincent Guzzo believes the current offers for the Conservative Party leadership are disappointing and therefore intends to become a candidate by the end of March if there are no better options.
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  Quebecer Bryan Brulotte to launch bid for Conservative leadership

  When it comes to potential candidates for Conservative leadership, Bryan Brulotte isn't exactly an outsider. He's been involved in conservative politics for nearly three decades. 2

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  In-depth: What now for the Conservative Party?

  Former Conservative Party candidate Tom Pentafountas discusses what could and should happen now that its leader Andrew Scheer has resigned

  Air Date: December 13, 2019
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  Quebec Premier François Legault to meet with Ontario's Doug Ford over dinner

  Quebec Premier François Legault is having dinner with his Ontario counterpart, Doug Ford, just a few days before all the provincial leaders meet in Toronto.

  

  These 10 Quebec MPs are in Trudeau's new cabinet

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has shuffled the cabinet in his second term in office. Here are the Quebec Members of Parliament who made the cut. 24
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  Don't count on me to support western demands: Bloc Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet

  Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet says anyone seeking more independence for the West in the hopes of promoting the oil and gas sector should not come to him for advice. 8

  

  Bloc concedes in Quebec riding: Duclos will keep seat for Liberals

  The Bloc Québécois abandoned the judicial recount in the riding of Quebec and conceded victory to Jean-Yves Duclos, who served as families minister in the Trudeau cabinet.
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  Bloc Quebecois concedes Hochelaga, abandons recount

  The Bloc Quebecois conceded victory to Liberal candidate Soraya Martinez Ferrada on Monday in the Montreal riding of Hochelaga, abandoning a judicial recount.

  

  Federal election: votes will be recounted in Hochelaga

  The recount requested by the Bloc Quebecois in the riding of Hochelaga, in Montreal, was authorized Thursday afternoon by Quebec's Superior Court, the political party announced.
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  Bloc Quebecois seeks judicial recount in Hochelaga riding

  A source from the BQ alleges that the final results do not correlate with the number of votes cast.

  

  Bloc MP Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe plans to have a different style than his father, Gilles Duceppe

  Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe recognizes he's got some big shoes to fill as a newly elected Bloc Quebecois MP. His win in the federal riding of Lac-Saint-Jean caught the attention of Quebecers when his father, longtime former Bloc leader Gilles Duceppe, congratulated him live on television on election night.
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  Trudeau win welcomed by EU, Germany as victory for climate change policy

  The European Union and Germany say they appreciate the "continuity" in Canadian climate change policy that will result from the federal election result.

  

  What it's like to be a Member of Parliament... and then lose

  Brian Murphy barely had time to process losing his seat in the 2011 federal election before the House of Commons wrote to ask if he wanted it back.
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  Martine Ouellet disappointed with Bloc Québécois election campaign

  Former Bloc Québécois Leader Martine Ouellet says she’s disappointed by the party’s “cautious” 2019 federal election campaign, saying it pushed aside the importance of independence. 3

  

  Bloc leader Blanchet prepared to work with Liberals despite pipeline talk

  Blanchet said he's not closing the door to discussions with any party, just because they don't agree on all issues. 2
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  Premier Francois Legault took a hit in the federal election: analyst David Heurtel

  Francois Legault was one of the losers in the federal election on Monday according to political analyst and former politician David Heurtel. 1

  

  Minority government means politicians must work together: analysts

  What exactly were Canadians trying to tell their politicians with the way they voted, from coast to coast? Analysts Marlene Jennings and Gilles Duceppe reflect on the highs and the lows of election night and muse over what could happen over the next few years. 1
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  Quebec and Montreal political leaders react to Liberal win, Bloc resurgence

  Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante reiterated the city's priorities and Quebec Premier Francois Legault said the Bloc Quebecois resurgence is proof the province supports Bill 21. 6

  

  Newly re-elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets commuters, takes selfies in Montreal Metro

  The party succeeded in winning a second term, but was reduced to a minority government. The Liberal leader started the morning sitting alone near an escalator in the Metro before shaking hands with commuters and taking selfies as they passed by. 3
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  How did your riding vote? A look at who won in the Montreal area

  All but two ridings on the island of Montreal voted Liberal Monday night. Most Liberal seats in the Montreal area were landslide victories for the party. 3

  

  Election 2019 in Quebec: Bloc surges, NDP collapses, Bernier loses

  CTV News Montreal journalists report live on how Montrealers and Quebecers vote in the 2019 federal election.
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  Don't know where to vote today? Don't call 911 to find out, Laval police ask

  The force says its 911 call center has received several calls Monday asking for voting information.

  

  What was this election campaign actually about?

  After 40 days of campaigning, it’s finally Election Day in Canada. With Canadians heading to the polls throughout the day, analysts Marlene Jennings and Gilles Duceppe look back on what the election campaign was actually all about. 3
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  Voters frustrated as some Montreal-area polling stations open late

  One voter told CTV News that some of the people standing in line had to leave to go to work, while others simply turned around when they saw how many people were already waiting.

  

  Voters frustrated as some Montreal-area polling stations open late

  One voter told CTV News that some of the people standing in line had to leave to go to work, while others simply turned around when they saw how many people were already waiting. 3
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  Federal election could come down to battle of the volunteers

  They're the ones knocking on doors, putting up signs, making phone calls, and serving as the cheering human backdrops behind Justin Trudeau, Jagmeet Singh or Andrew Scheer. 15

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  What to expect in the campaign's last days

  Political analyst Philippe J. Fournier on what the last days of campaigning hold in store for the parties.

  Air Date: October 19, 2019
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  Liberal Guilbeault calls out Bloc on claims over his environmentalist record

  With just days to go before Canadians vote for their next government a star Liberal candidate is leaning on his history of environmental activism to appeal to voters. 2

  

  Bloc Quebecois strikes chord with focus on provincial pride, not sovereignty

  The Bloc Quebecois could make major gains in Monday's election after running a campaign focused more on Quebec pride than sovereignty. 7
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  Gripes of the Round Table: Why do people choose not to vote?

  To vote, or not to vote? That is the question circulating around the Gripes of the Round Table this week with Aaron Rand, Terry DiMonte and Bill Brownstein. 1

  

  Awkward family reunion alert: Trudeau, Blanchet distant cousins, says Ancestry.ca

  Some families just don’t get along. Case in point: the fractious relationship between cousins Justin Trudeau and Yves Blanchet.
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  Liberals maintain lead in Montreal, Bloc continues to rise in Quebec: Nanos

  With less than a week before election day, the Bloc continues its growth in Quebec while the Conservatives are dropping.

  

  Three federal leaders campaigning in Montreal on Wednesday

  The three top federal party leaders will campaign in Montreal Wednesday morning, including Conservative Andrew Scheer whose time in Quebec this morning will likely be his last before Monday's federal election.
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  Riding profile: inside the South Shore battleground of Longueuil-Saint-Hubert

  South of the Jacques-Cartier Bridge lies the federal riding of Longueuil--Saint-Hubert. On Oct. 21, it might turn bright blue, for the Bloc Quebecois, or red, for the Liberals. It could even turn green or orange. 1

  

  A look at the polls: Bloc Quebecois surges; Conservatives and Liberals locked in dead heat

  As the 2019 federal election fast approaches, the polls show a contentious race. Philip Fournier, from 338Canada.com breaks down the latest polls. 1
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  Ecole Polytechnique survivors praise Liberal gun control proposals

  A group of people affected by the Ecole Polytechnique shooting gathered on Monday to endorse the federal Liberals’ firearm control plan, saying other parties were not promising enough to fight gun violence. 1

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  Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet eyes Conservative and Liberal Quebec City ridings

  With the exception of two Liberals, the Quebec City region is represented by Conservatives.
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  Scheer brings campaign to Quebec while Trudeau plays defence in Maritimes

  Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is barnstorming New Brunswick and Nova Scotia today, while his Conservative rival Andrew Scheer does the same in Quebec. 2

  

  Elections Canada is working to help homeless people to vote

  Elections Canada is trying to reach out to a group of often forgotten people to vote in this year's elections: the homeless. 1
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  Federal election: Bloc Quebecois prepared to play spoiler in South Shore swing riding

  With Bloc Quebecois poised to play spoiler in next week’s federal election the South Shore riding of Longueuil-Charles-Lemoyne could become a key swing district but incumbent Sherry Romanado said she won’t go down without a fight. 1

  

  Singh would do 'whatever it takes' to keep Conservatives from taking power

  NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Sunday he will do "whatever it takes" to keep the Conservatives from assuming power, including forming a coalition government with Justin Trudeau's Liberals. 9
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  Liberals, Bloc eye NDP-held Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie riding

  A tight three-way race is shaping up in the Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie riding. 1

  

  Advance polls are now open - here's what you need to know about how to vote

  With the final debate over, Canadians can head to the polls starting Friday and throughout Thanksgiving weekend in order to cast an early ballot. 1
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  Bloc leader apologizes for 'inappropriate' social media posts by party candidates

  Four Bloc Quebecois candidates were discovered to have posted anti-Islamic content on their social media accounts over the past few years.

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  Where to find the federal leaders in Quebec Wednesday

  It is the 29th day of the 2019 Federal election campaign, and five of the six party leaders are in Quebec vying for valuable up-for-grabs votes in the province.
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  Bloc Quebecois leader says secularism taking up too much space in federal campaign

  Yves-Francois Blanchet says Quebec's secularism law is exclusively a Quebec matter, and it's time to move on to other issues.

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  'Chaotic' debate left voters undecided: analysts

  Political analysts Marlene Jennings and Gilles Duceppe say the debate's format was chaotic, but each leader scored some zingers.

  Air Date: October 8, 2019
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  'A tight race:' a look at the polls in Quebec

  The latest polls show the Liberals and Conservatives in a dead heat. With two weeks to go until the election, pollster Philip J. Fournier is predicting a photo finish. 1

  

  Trudeau responds to 'bonjour-hi' question by defending both official languages

  Liberal leader Justin Trudeau said his party will defend both official languages across the country when asked about the "bonjour-hi" controversy. 2
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  Mouvement Quebec francais irked at Elections Canada 'bonjour, hello' policy

  The Elections Canada policy of greeting voters with, 'bonjour, hello' has raised the ire of the Mouvement Quebec francais (MQF), which called the policy 'unacceptable.' 1

  

  How the Bloc Quebecois hopes to cash in on sovereigntists' collective guilt

  Support for Quebec independence is at or near historic lows, and yet the Bloc Quebecois -- a federal party working to break the province off from Canada -- is feeling good about its chances ahead of October's vote.
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  Local candidates clash over environmental policy

  Local candidates vying for a seat in parliament clashed at Dawson college Thursday in front of a packed auditorium. 1

  

  More than 1.2 million Quebecers watched the French-language leaders' debate

  Almost 38 per cent of Quebecers watching TV Wednesday night took in at least part of the face-off.