Ahead of the Quebec election, Premier François Legault is less popular than any other point since he entered the post in 2018, according to the latest Angus Reid Institute (ARI) poll of premier approval ratings. Only 43% of Quebecers polled in the September survey said they either approved (23%) or strongly approved (20%) of Legault's performance.
François Legault has found himself in some hot water following a press conference on Wednesday, September 7 where he seemingly linked violence in Quebec to immigration. The premier is now backtracking on his statements and has issued an apology for any confusion his words may have caused.
After sending $600 to every adult resident who makes $100,000 or less earlier this year, the CAQ is promising another round of payments but only if it stays in power after the Quebec election in October. As with the first payments, the party says the measure would counter the effects of inflation on household finances.
Quebec election season is upon us and with it a host of big claims, ambitious promises and audacious moves to bring more acclaim and voter turnout for the province's competing political parties. While some parties promise an out-of-towner tax on travel and others offer payouts for Quebecers, Québec solidaire is busy hawking $20 socks.