Quebec political leaders are entering their 18th day on the campaign trail today with their first debate approaching on Tuesday.
The Liberal party is expected to present its financial framework today.
“We’re still early in the campaign and for the rest of the campaign a lot of things can happen,” said Daniel Tran, political analyst. “Many debates are happening and this is the moment that people will be looking to get more informed and try to occur to make a decision on who about to vote for. Depending on the poll, things can change one day to another also the performance of the leaders of the parties the debates can also influence on which way it swings.”
The latest polls have the Parti Québécois ahead at 29 per cent, with the CAQ and Liberals behind at 23 and 22 per cent respectively.
The Parti Québécois will then be the only one left to present its financial framework.
Party leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has said he would do so on Tuesday, the day of the first debate.
“What I’m hoping for in this debate is that people come out with guns blazing to make sure that they have their propositions for Quebecers and most importantly that they have Quebecers in mind when they make those propositions,” said Tran.”
While the Parti Québécois has been favoured by some public opinion polls, recent surveys appear to show the Coalition Avenir Québec gaining momentum.
CityNews spoke to some voters who say they haven’t decided who they’ll cast their ballot for yet.
“I’m looking forward to seeing the solutions for the housing crisis, because that’s something very important to us,” said one voter. “Right now it’s very crazy. And the environment is very important as an upcoming biologist. It’s one of our main concerns and it doesn’t look like anyone is doing anything concrete.”
“I’m waiting to see the final details,” said another. “Yes, we’re waiting for those juicy promises at the end.”
“I think it’s really the promises they make to us that will help me decide who to vote for,” said another. “Right now, I think everyone has trouble following through on their promises. So I’ll try to choose the person who seems the most genuine.”
“Frankly, all the choices are not ideal,” said Rafid Edward Krikorian Louis, Montrealer. “Yes, I have decided who I want to vote for and what’s important is the economy, number one. We need to do something about our health care. I have been registered for a GP for the past four years and I can’t find one.”
Quebec voters go to the polls Oct. 5.
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