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Quebec election campaign to kick off Thursday after premier meets with lieutenant-governor

CBC Canada · August 26, 2026 at 1:22 p.m.

Quebec election campaign to kick off Thursday after premier meets with lieutenant-governor

Premier Christine Fréchette is set to meet with Quebec's lieutenant-governor to trigger the start of the provincial election campaign Thursday morning.

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Quebec election campaign to kick off Thursday after premier meets with lieutenant-governor

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