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Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette has expressed deep concern over allegations of United States interference in the upcoming October 5 provincial election, citing reports of American officials attempting to negotiate directly with Quebec officials regarding tariffs. Fréchette has contacted Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss the matter, asserting that Quebec's future must be decided by its own people, while Federal Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has vowed to investigate the claims seriously.
Quebec's incumbent premier says she is "very concerned" about possible interference in the provincial election by the United States. The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette speaks at the Fédération québécoise des municipalités in Quebec City, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Quebecers are going to the polls for a general election on Oct. 5.
Quebec's incumbent premier says she is "very concerned" about possible interference in the provincial election by the United States. Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette told journalists she reached out to Prime Minister Mark Carney and requested a meeting with him to discuss the matter. She was reacting to a news report published by Québecor media outlets that said American officials had attempted to negotiate directly with Quebec government officials regarding tariffs.
"I want to ensure that the full truth about this issue comes to light," Fréchette said on the campaign trail. " must remain in the hands of and be decided by the people of Quebec. " Canada's foreign affairs minister, Anita Anand, said at a news conference in Ottawa that the federal government is taking the issue very seriously. She added that she will speak with her American counterpart, Marco Rubio, after reviewing evidence of the allegations.
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