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CAQ Leader Christine Frechette warns of risk of U.S. interference in Quebec election

  • Erika Morris

  • Canadian Press

  • September 25, 2026

Coalition Avenir Quebec Leader Christine Frechette speaks at the Federation quebecoise des municipalites (FQM) in Quebec City, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Quebecers are going to the polls fro a general election on Oct. 5. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

MONTREAL -- Quebec's incumbent premier says she is concerned about possible interference in the provincial election by the United States.

Coalition Avenir Quebec leader Christine Frechette told journalists she alerted Prime Minister Mark Carney and requested a meeting with him.

She was reacting to a news report published by Quebecor media outlets that said American officials had attempted to negotiate directly with Quebec government officials regarding tariffs.

She added that it's up to Quebecers only to choose the next government on Oct. 5.

Canada's foreign affairs minister, Anita Anand, said at a news conference in Ottawa that the federal government is taking the issue very seriously.

She added that she will speak with her American counterpart, Marco Rubio, after reviewing evidence of the allegations.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 25, 2026.