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20 statements matching your search. Results are shown by date; on the same date, parties alternate (alphabetical order) — not by relevance, importance or performance.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. QSRuba GhazalSeptember 9, 2026Interview

   Lists proposals she considers popular, without clearly explaining the gap with voting intentions.

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   Question asked (summarized wording): Why don't her reforms translate into support?

   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.

6. QSRuba GhazalSeptember 9, 2026Interview

   Issue: Immigration, integration and capacity

   Confirms the target and stresses the benefits of immigration; housing and service constraints are barely quantified.

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   Question asked (summarized wording): Does a target of 70,000 exceed reception capacity?

   Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Ruba Ghazal — 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.

7. QSRuba GhazalSeptember 9, 2026Interview

   Issue: Immigration, integration and capacity

   Proposes French-language training and a regional PEQ, but mainly addresses integration and little about material capacity.

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   Question asked (summarized wording): How to absorb the pressure on housing and services?

   Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Ruba Ghazal — 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.

8. QSRuba GhazalSeptember 9, 2026Interview

   Issue: Taxation and value for money in public services

   Invokes the Spanish and Norwegian experience, attachment to Quebec, and its economic benefits.

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   Question asked (summarized wording): What would stop large fortunes from leaving Quebec?

   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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9. QSRuba GhazalSeptember 9, 2026Interview

   Issue: Taxation and value for money in public services

   Replies that it is the tax definition of a household, one or two people/a family.

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   Question asked (summarized wording): What does "4,000 households" worth more than $25 million mean?

   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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10. QSRuba GhazalSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Issue: Sovereignty and Quebec's constitutional future

    First replies that the population needs to be rallied, without committing to support.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): Would QS help a minority PQ government call a referendum?

    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.

11. QSRuba GhazalSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Issue: Sovereignty and Quebec's constitutional future

    Says the discussions will happen later and that QS will be in the Yes camp.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): Would its support be conditional on QS's demands?

    Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Ruba Ghazal — 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.

12. QSRuba GhazalSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Issue: Sovereignty and Quebec's constitutional future

    Speaks of a social coalition and mobilization, without answering on institutional legitimacy.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): Would a premier elected with 30% have the legitimacy to call the referendum?

    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.

13. QSRuba GhazalSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    No; acknowledges that improvements are needed but rejects cuts that would affect services.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): Does she refuse to shrink the state because everything is going well?

    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.

14. QSRuba GhazalSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Issue: Taxation and value for money in public services

    Through tax reform and a wealth tax rather than austerity.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): How to preserve the Quebec model?

    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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15. QSRuba GhazalSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Says she will think about it when the time comes and returns to her campaign priorities.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): What requirement would she set to support a minority government?

    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. QSRuba GhazalSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Issue: Affordable housing and access to housing

    Disputes the causal link, cites current increases, and adds a plan to increase the supply of affordable housing.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): Does rent control risk reducing construction and maintenance?

    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.

17. QSRuba GhazalSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    A political inspiration focused on ordinary people and concrete solutions.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): What does the mayor of New York inspire in her?

    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.

18. QSRuba GhazalSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Not officially, to her knowledge; she is following his proposals and mentions possible contacts within his circle.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): Are their teams in contact with hers?

    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.

19. QSRuba GhazalSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Defends a living income and announces $300 million in declining assistance; explains the remedy more than the source of the concerns.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): Why does a $20 minimum wage raise concern?

    Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Ruba Ghazal — 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.

20. QSRuba GhazalSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Cites CAQ funding for shelters for women who are victims of violence.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): What measure from an opponent inspires them?

    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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