Who Said What?

Each result is a faithful summary, attributed and dated, with a link to the original source and, when possible, to the video at the right moment — it is not a direct quote. See our methodology.

112 statements in total. Results are shown by date; on the same date, parties alternate (alphabetical order) — not by relevance, importance or performance.

1. CAQChristine FréchetteSeptember 9, 2026Interview

   Issue: Trade with the United States and tariffs

   Duration is decisive; cites 450 jobs in Témiscamingue and 35 in Drummondville, without a Quebec-wide total.

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   Question asked (summarized wording): How many Quebec jobs are at stake in the tariff war?

   Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Christine Fréchette — Radio-Canada

   Nature: Response

   Response status:◐Partial

   An essential part receives a response, but a central element remains unanswered. This status measures neither the quality, nor the truthfulness, nor the performance of the response. See the rules.

2. PCQÉric DuhaimeSeptember 9, 2026Interview

   Says he congratulates the winners and faults Quebec for not being prepared, without directly answering on his current inspiration.

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   Question asked (summarized wording): Does Donald Trump still inspire him?

   Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Éric Duhaime — Radio-Canada

   Nature: Response

   Response status:—No identifiable answer

   The response does not allow the requested position or information to be identified. This status measures neither the quality, nor the truthfulness, nor the performance of the response. See the rules.

3. PLQCharles MilliardSeptember 9, 2026Interview

   Curb the decline of the economy and public services, and avoid the fracturing of Canada.

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   Question asked (summarized wording): What does he want to defend?

   Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Charles Milliard — Radio-Canada

   Nature: Response

   Response status:✓Direct

   The response clearly identifies the requested position or information. This status measures neither the quality, nor the truthfulness, nor the performance of the response. See the rules.

4. PQPaul St-Pierre PlamondonSeptember 9, 2026Interview

   Yes, when it serves Quebec's interest.

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   Question asked (summarized wording): Would he work with "Team Canada"?

   Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Paul St-Pierre Plamondon — Radio-Canada

   Nature: Response

   Response status:✓Direct

   The response clearly identifies the requested position or information. This status measures neither the quality, nor the truthfulness, nor the performance of the response. See the rules.

5. QSRuba GhazalSeptember 9, 2026Interview

   Says she is aiming for a majority government and presents the vote as a choice of solutions rather than probabilities.

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   Question asked (summarized wording): Why vote QS if its chances of governing are slim?

   Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Ruba Ghazal — Radio-Canada

   Nature: Response

   Response status:✓Direct

   The response clearly identifies the requested position or information. This status measures neither the quality, nor the truthfulness, nor the performance of the response. See the rules.

6. CAQChristine FréchetteSeptember 9, 2026Interview

   Defends several accomplishments, then distinguishes her style, her generation, and her priorities.

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   Question asked (summarized wording): Does talking about a "first mandate" serve to erase eight years of CAQ government?

   Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Christine Fréchette — Radio-Canada

   Nature: Response

   Response status:✓Direct

   The response clearly identifies the requested position or information. This status measures neither the quality, nor the truthfulness, nor the performance of the response. See the rules.

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7. PCQÉric DuhaimeSeptember 9, 2026Interview

   Claims to have shifted the Quebec debate toward shrinking the state, without a yes/no on the American/Argentine models.

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   Question asked (summarized wording): Are DOGE and the "chainsaw" models to follow?

   Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Éric Duhaime — Radio-Canada

   Nature: Response

   Response status:—No identifiable answer

   The response does not allow the requested position or information to be identified. This status measures neither the quality, nor the truthfulness, nor the performance of the response. See the rules.

   The response shifts the topic at a significant moment. A diversion is not a non-answer.

8. PLQCharles MilliardSeptember 9, 2026Interview

   Replies that only the vote counts and that the campaign will serve to introduce himself, without explaining the perception deficit.

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   Question asked (summarized wording): Why do voters doubt his stature?

   Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Charles Milliard — Radio-Canada

   Nature: Response

   Response status:—No identifiable answer

   The response does not allow the requested position or information to be identified. This status measures neither the quality, nor the truthfulness, nor the performance of the response. See the rules.

9. PQPaul St-Pierre PlamondonSeptember 9, 2026Interview

   Issue: Trade with the United States and tariffs

   Cites the countertariffs he considers harmful and states that Quebec must speak more firmly.

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   Question asked (summarized wording): And if Ottawa does not defend that interest?

   Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Paul St-Pierre Plamondon — Radio-Canada

   Nature: Response

   Response status:✓Direct

   The response clearly identifies the requested position or information. This status measures neither the quality, nor the truthfulness, nor the performance of the response. See the rules.

10. QSRuba GhazalSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Asks that the proposals be judged rather than the polls and states that QS can govern.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): What does she say to voters afraid of "wasting" their vote?

    Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Ruba Ghazal — Radio-Canada

    Nature: Response

    Response status:✓Direct

    The response clearly identifies the requested position or information. This status measures neither the quality, nor the truthfulness, nor the performance of the response. See the rules.

11. CAQChristine FréchetteSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Invokes two red lines: supply management and language/culture; says Carney has respected them.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): What is their leverage with Ottawa?

    Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Christine Fréchette — Radio-Canada

    Nature: Response

    Response status:✓Direct

    The response clearly identifies the requested position or information. This status measures neither the quality, nor the truthfulness, nor the performance of the response. See the rules.

12. PCQÉric DuhaimeSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Yes; aims at the very least for official-party status (a recognized parliamentary group).

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    Question asked (summarized wording): Does he acknowledge that he will probably not form the government?

    Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Éric Duhaime — Radio-Canada

    Nature: Response

    Response status:✓Direct

    The response clearly identifies the requested position or information. This status measures neither the quality, nor the truthfulness, nor the performance of the response. See the rules.

13. PLQCharles MilliardSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Issue: Trade with the United States and tariffs

    Explains that he wants to understand the other side's position and look for common gains.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): Is "understanding" Trump's empathy a strategy?

    Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Charles Milliard — Radio-Canada

    Nature: Response

    Response status:✓Direct

    The response clearly identifies the requested position or information. This status measures neither the quality, nor the truthfulness, nor the performance of the response. See the rules.

14. PQPaul St-Pierre PlamondonSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Says he is more critical, then quickly shifts to the desire for change in Quebec.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): Is he satisfied with Mark Carney's work?

    Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Paul St-Pierre Plamondon — Radio-Canada

    Nature: Response

    Response status:✓Direct

    The response clearly identifies the requested position or information. This status measures neither the quality, nor the truthfulness, nor the performance of the response. See the rules.

    The response shifts the topic at a significant moment. A diversion is not a non-answer.

15. QSRuba GhazalSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Reaffirms wanting the largest possible number of seats, without answering the failure criterion.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): Would fewer seats than in 2022 be a failure?

    Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Ruba Ghazal — Radio-Canada

    Nature: Response

    Response status:—No identifiable answer

    The response does not allow the requested position or information to be identified. This status measures neither the quality, nor the truthfulness, nor the performance of the response. See the rules.

    The response shifts the topic at a significant moment. A diversion is not a non-answer.

16. CAQChristine FréchetteSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Issue: Health and social services

    Acknowledges the delays and points to the digital health record and medical agreements, but shows little of the link to concrete access.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): Why believe their health care promises after eight years in power?

    Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Christine Fréchette — Radio-Canada

    Nature: Response

    Response status:✓Direct

    The response clearly identifies the requested position or information. This status measures neither the quality, nor the truthfulness, nor the performance of the response. See the rules.

17. PCQÉric DuhaimeSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Talks about making history and electing a caucus, without setting a threshold for failure.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): Would fewer than 12 seats be a failure?

    Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Éric Duhaime — Radio-Canada

    Nature: Response

    Response status:—No identifiable answer

    The response does not allow the requested position or information to be identified. This status measures neither the quality, nor the truthfulness, nor the performance of the response. See the rules.

18. PLQCharles MilliardSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Issue: Trade with the United States and tariffs

    Proposes a tighter front between Quebec, the provinces, and Ottawa.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): How to negotiate with an administration that wants to weaken the Canadian economy?

    Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Charles Milliard — Radio-Canada

    Nature: Response

    Response status:✓Direct

    The response clearly identifies the requested position or information. This status measures neither the quality, nor the truthfulness, nor the performance of the response. See the rules.

    The response shifts the topic at a significant moment. A diversion is not a non-answer.

19. PQPaul St-Pierre PlamondonSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Defends his method and his team, but says little about the gap between public opinion and the party's position.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): Is he listening to Quebecers worried about a recession?

    Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Paul St-Pierre Plamondon — Radio-Canada

    Nature: Response

    Response status:✓Direct

    The response clearly identifies the requested position or information. This status measures neither the quality, nor the truthfulness, nor the performance of the response. See the rules.

    The response shifts the topic at a significant moment. A diversion is not a non-answer.

20. QSRuba GhazalSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Yes, that is her objective, while noting that voters decide.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): Does she think she can increase her number of seats?

    Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Ruba Ghazal — Radio-Canada

    Nature: Response

    Response status:✓Direct

    The response clearly identifies the requested position or information. This status measures neither the quality, nor the truthfulness, nor the performance of the response. See the rules.

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