Legault targeted by PLQ aspirants amid immigration debate
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 8:20 pm
During an energetic leadership debate in Gatineau, PLQ hopefuls sharpened their critiques on Premier François Legault's immigration record. The spirited exchange filled the room with pointed banter and wry commentary, signaling potential shifts in the party’s direction as candidates spar over policy priorities.
Laïcité et immigration se sont invités au troisième débat des candidats à la chefferie du PLQ tenu à Gatineau.
Le premier ministre François Legault et son gouvernement ont été les principales cibles des candidats à la chefferie du PLQ qui étaient réunis samedi pour un troisième débat à Gatineau. L’échange a notamment porté sur l’immigration et la laïcité.
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