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: Energy, Hydro-Québec and electricity capacity

   Starts with Churchill Falls, then conditionally opens the door if environmental standards and social acceptability are respected.

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   Question asked (summarized wording): Would she change the law to allow Quebec natural gas?

   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.

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

2. PCQÉric DuhaimeSeptember 9, 2026Interview

   Issue: Health and social services

   Explains public funding of private care and wants to train/recognize more doctors, without a precise safeguard against crowding-out.

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   Question asked (summarized wording): How to prevent public-sector staff from leaving for the private sector?

   Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Éric Duhaime — 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.

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

3. PLQCharles MilliardSeptember 9, 2026Interview

   Issue: Immigration, integration and capacity

   Wants to better promote and raise awareness of the regions, without detailed retention measures.

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   Question asked (summarized wording): How to get newcomers to stay in the regions?

   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

   Issue: Immigration, integration and capacity

   When it is welcomed as a fellow citizen; adds that he wants to bring people together.

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   Question asked (summarized wording): At what point does an immigrant become a Quebecer?

   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

   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.

6. CAQChristine FréchetteSeptember 9, 2026Interview

   Issue: Energy, Hydro-Québec and electricity capacity

   Through polls and depending on the region, citing wind power projects.

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   Question asked (summarized wording): How would she measure social acceptability?

   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.

7. PCQÉric DuhaimeSeptember 9, 2026Interview

   Issue: Health and social services

   Yes, as well as a shortage of specialized nurse practitioners.

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   Question asked (summarized wording): Does he acknowledge a shortage of doctors?

   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.

8. PLQCharles MilliardSeptember 9, 2026Interview

   Issue: State secularism, religious accommodation and social cohesion

   Confirms the position of not renewing in 2029, but avoids directly owning the requested consequence.

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   Question asked (summarized wording): Without the notwithstanding clause, would religious symbols return for employees in positions of authority?

   Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Charles Milliard — 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.

9. PQPaul St-Pierre PlamondonSeptember 9, 2026Interview

   Issue: Immigration, integration and capacity

   Honour Quebec's commitments, notably under the PEQ, while reducing the overall volume.

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   Question asked (summarized wording): What would he do about temporary workers who were recruited and then threatened with removal?

   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

    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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11. CAQChristine FréchetteSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Issue: Energy, Hydro-Québec and electricity capacity

    Declines to take a position before a complete project is tabled. The position is identifiable and justified.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): Is she in favour of the gas terminal planned for Baie-Comeau?

    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

    Presents the past remark as radio provocation, without explicitly repudiating it.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): Does he maintain the idea that the right to vote would depend on taxes paid?

    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.

13. PLQCharles MilliardSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Issue: State secularism, religious accommodation and social cohesion

    Repeats that he would not renew the clause; does not give a yes/no on the ban itself.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): Is he for or against banning religious symbols for those in positions of authority?

    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.

14. PQPaul St-Pierre PlamondonSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Issue: Health and social services

    Mainly puts forward abolishing Santé Québec, prevention, CLSCs, and home care; the path to getting an appointment remains incomplete.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): What priority for improving access to front-line care?

    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

    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. CAQChristine FréchetteSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Issue: Relations with First Nations and Inuit

    States she wants to discuss and touts the energy potential, without answering on veto power or the consent requirement.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): Could Innu opposition derail Churchill Falls?

    Event: Cinq chefs, une élection — interview with Christine Fréchette — 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.

17. PCQÉric DuhaimeSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Says he doesn't mince his words, but that he has matured since moving from radio to politics.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): Does he see himself as a maverick?

    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.

18. PLQCharles MilliardSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Talks about health, education, and a desire for change, without a direct diagnosis of the electoral break.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): Why does the PLQ get little traction with francophone voters?

    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.

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

19. PQPaul St-Pierre PlamondonSeptember 9, 2026Interview

    Issue: Public finances, deficit and debt

    Implicitly yes; defends any savings from bureaucracy and their reinvestment in services.

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    Question asked (summarized wording): Is a saving of $40–100 million significant in a $68.7 billion budget?

    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.

20. 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.

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