Quebec’s election campaign enters its 11th day, with leaders making announcements across the province on transport, agriculture, culture and sports participation. The election is scheduled for Oct. 5. Key details: Follow along for the latest updates: PQ wants streaming platforms to feature 30% French-language content A Parti Québécois (PQ) government would “negotiate” with major platforms such as Netflix and Spotify to get them to stream approximately 30 per cent French-language content. PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon was in Montmagny on Sunday to present his party’s key commitments regarding culture. During a press briefing, he addressed Bill 109, passed by the CAQ government in December, which concerns the discoverability of French-language content. In particular, this law proposes to require digital platforms to carry a certain amount of French-language content. That quota has yet to be determined. While the European Union requires certain platforms to stream 30 per cent European content, Quebec has never wanted to commit to a specific figure. “A PQ government will be in a position to (...) see how we can find common ground that brings us closer to (...) Europe, around 30 per cent,” said St-Pierre Plamondon. “These negotiations have not yet begun, but unlike the Coalition Avenir Québec, which caved in, (...) we will identify the problem, and we will go to the negotiating table.” On Sunday, St-Pierre Plamondon spoke of “meetings,” “negotiations,” and “pathways” with the major U.S. platforms, but made no mention of penalties. “We’re going to seek out these meetings, negotiate, and explore all win-win possibilities where Quebec cultural content regains its place on all platforms,” he said. “What negotiations can be undertaken now to find a way forward, because large private companies always view this from a profitability perspective. “The government’s role is to say yes, but there are social impacts, so we’re going to set limits and negotiate agreements so that it’s a win-win for everyone.” - The Canadian Press Conservatives want to offer a $100 rebate to encourage sports participation Conservative Leader Éric Duhaime promised on Sunday a $100 annual rebate for signing up for a sports activity. Called “Passe Sport,” this discount will be available to every Quebecer with a household income of less than $100,000. Nearly 1.3 million people could benefit from it, according to the party’s estimates. “Being active should never be a luxury,” said Duhaim. “The Passe Sport will directly reduce the cost of physical activities while improving the physical and mental health of Quebecers.” This discount can be used to pay for sports registration, a gym membership, or an activity offered by a municipality. “By focusing on prevention, we will also reduce the strain on our health-care system,” said Duhaime. The Quebec Conservative Party also plans to focus on sports in schools by increasing the number of physical education periods in elementary and high school and reinstating a fourth physical education course in CEGEP. Inspired by the physical education model in Slovenia, the Conservatives also want to introduce annual, standardized physical fitness tests in schools to measure students’ progress. - The Canadian Press Liberals pledge to complete widening of Highway 50 Even though Quebec’s public finances are in the red, Liberal leader Charles Milliard pledges that, if his party takes power, it will complete the widening of Highway 50 within 10 years. “While the CAQ is trying to make people forget its inaction and the Parti Québécois wants to plunge Quebec into another referendum, our team is focused on the real priorities of Quebecers: their safety, their quality of life, and the development of their regions,” he said. The Liberals promise to begin design work for the entire Highway 50 as soon as they take office and to complete the four-lane widening of the 17-kilometre Lachute–Mirabel section during their first term. The widening of Highway 50—renamed the Guy Lafleur Highway—has been promised time and time again by previous governments. In 2022, the CAQ committed to widening Highway 50 by 2032. The project was put on hold due to a lack of funding. “The Guy-Lafleur Highway connects Gatineau to Mirabel over approximately 158 kilometres. However, a significant portion of its route remains as side-by-side lanes without a median, which notably increases the risk of head-on collisions,” the party said in its press release. “Between January 2019 and November 2024, the Sûreté du Québec recorded more than 3,800 collisions on this stretch, including 47 that resulted in serious injuries and 28 fatalities. In March 2026, two coroners recommended widening the highway to four lanes along its entire length.” - The Canadian Press Day 11: Here is where the party leaders are planning to start their day, in order of first appearance: Charles Milliard (Quebec Liberal Party) The Liberal leader will make an announcement on transport at 9 a.m. before another announcement on agriculture in Browsburg-Chatham at 11 a.m. He will then visit Daniel Campeau Farm and head to a family festival in Laval in the afternoon. He will have dinner at Zibo restaurant in Laval. Éric Duhaime (Quebec Conservative Party) The Conservative leader will hold a news conference at College Point-Rouge to start the day and then participate in a run in Grondines. Ruba Ghazal (Québec Solidaire) The QS co-spokesperson will hold a news conference at the National Assembly on ways to repair democracy in the morning. In the evening, she will meet citizens in Rimouski. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon (Parti Québécois) The PQ leader will hold a news conference on culture to start the day, and head to the Saint-Jean-Port-Joli Church for lunch. He will attented the Rimouski Jazz Festival in the evening and meet with party members. Christine Fréchette (Coalition Avenir Québec) The CAQ leader will not be holding any public events on Sunday. Outgoing deputy premier Lafrenière will tour the Capitale-Nationale region. The leaders The leaders
