With elections approaching, Quebec’s various political parties have announced a number of candidates in recent days.
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The Coalition avenir Québec has already announced 111 candidates. More than half of them are women.
With 100 candidates, Québec is close behind solidaire. There are also more candidates than candidates.
59 candidates were invested in the Conservatives, including 24 women. Party leader Eric Duhaime hopes to be represented in all 125 constituencies.
“We are very confident, there are still three months until the elections. Things are going well,” he said.
The Liberals have only 48 official candidates, while the PQ have 44.
Further nominations will be confirmed in the coming weeks.