Almost 1.5 million viewers watched Face-à-Face 2022 on TVA and LCN on Thursday evening.
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The debates between the five Quebec political party leaders were watched by 1,488,000 viewers (55.3% market share) with a peak audience of 1,711,000.
This is a 39% increase in viewership compared to face-to-face in 2018, which reached 1,072,000 people (38.2% market share).
“The exceptional results of Face-à-Face Québec 2022 show us the interest of Quebecers in debating ideas and exchanging different viewpoints. This is a strong message for the health of our democracy and for citizens’ desire to be informed,” said Xavier Brassard-Bédard, Director General and Editor-in-Chief of TVA’s information service.
“Our team is proud to have made its contribution and I take this opportunity to sincerely thank Pierre Bruneau, who managed it masterfully, and the entire team of collaborators.”