During the special broadcast “Cinq chefs, une élection” streamed by Radio-Canada, the leaders of Quebec’s five main political parties laid out their platforms and faced direct questions from network anchors Anne-Marie Dussault, Sébastien Bovet, and Alec Castonguay. The event brought together prominent figures from across the political spectrum to debate key provincial issues ahead of the 2026 electoral landscape.
Party Leaders Face Anchors on Key Policy Questions
According to Radio-Canada, the special broadcast featured Christine Fréchette representing the Coalition avenir Québec (CAQ), Charles Milliard for the Parti libéral du Québec (PLQ), Ruba Ghazal for Québec solidaire (QS), Paul St-Pierre Plamondon for the Parti québécois (PQ), and Éric Duhaime for the Parti conservateur du Québec (PCQ). Each leader took turns answering structured inquiries from the journalism team regarding their respective electoral strategies and policy proposals.
The program format allowed the public broadcaster to examine competing viewpoints on municipal demands, public administration, and regional funding.
Broadcast Details and Accessibility
The two-hour debate aired across Radio-Canada Info platforms, including simultaneous coverage and specialized accessibility streams such as Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ). The network integrated digital video excerpts and on-demand replays to ensure broad public reach following the initial transmission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who participated in the Radio-Canada special broadcast?
The broadcast featured Christine Fréchette (CAQ), Charles Milliard (PLQ), Ruba Ghazal (QS), Paul St-Pierre Plamondon (PQ), and Éric Duhaime (PCQ), as reported by Radio-Canada.
Who hosted the leaders’ debate?
Journalists Anne-Marie Dussault, Sébastien Bovet, and Alec Castonguay questioned the party leaders during the special program.
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