Quebec Votes on Sovereignty and Trains | Montreal News

Quebec’s election is heating up as the independence debate reignites, with CAQ’s Christine Fréchette dodging personal stances while hinting at evolution from her PQ past. PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon boldly links his campaign to sovereignty and promises a referendum if elected, while Québec solidaire supports it conditionally—demanding public hearings first. Liberals and Conservatives remain firmly federalist, pledging to block any referendum. Flashback moments surface as Fréchette recalls referendum-driven decisions in government, countered by former colleague Jean-François Lisée who insists Quebec’s interests always came first. Meanwhile, a proposed high-speed train linking Quebec City to Toronto sparks backlash from farmers fearing land loss; St-Pierre Plamondon wants Quebec out and more farm funding, while Duhaime opposes the project outright on cost grounds. Fréchette and the Liberals still back the train—but only if economic proof and community consent are secured. With polls set for October 5th, voters will decide whether Quebec’s future leans toward sovereignty or federal unity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8919a2a13ec64bbf