Pierre Karl Peladeau, frontrunner for the Parti Quebecois leadership, reiterated that he supports the ban on religious symbols for civil servants in positions of authority and for teachers Thursday night.
During the last debate, Peladeau positioned itself as a supporter of a consensual but “uncompromising” approach when it comes to secularism.
The final PQ debate was fairly uneventful, and proceeded without attacks on Peladeau or any of the other candidates.This debate, the last of five, focuses on the themes of language, secularism, immigration and citizenship, as well as urbanization and transportation.
But one of the candidates, Pierre Cere, may not be in the race much longer. His campaign has failed to produce the $20,000 needed to have his name on next week's ballot and he conceded all options are on the table, including withdrawing from the race at the last moment.
The latest polls put Peladeau far ahead of his competition, but Martine Ouellet said if Alberta can elect an NDP government, she can become the leader of the PQ.
Party members will begin first-ballot voting May 13. Results will be known by May 15. If there's a need for a second ballot, it will take place May 20 to 22.
