News
Quebec CAQ Leadership Debate Sees Clash Over Proposed 'Third Link'
Christine Fréchette and Bernard Drainville, candidates to succeed Premier François Legault as leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec, debated in Quebec City. The proposed 'third link' highway between Quebec City and Lévis became a central point of contention.
During Saturday's debate, Fréchette critiqued Drainville's preferred route, while Drainville claimed she was stalling the project by imposing too many conditions. The 'third link' is a proposed highway connection, potentially a bridge or tunnel, across the St. Lawrence River between Quebec City and Lévis. The goal of the project is to enhance mobility and freight access, while also easing congestion on the current inter-river crossings. Fréchette has proposed an alternative route farther east, in collaboration with the private sector. She stated that local residents had not been consulted regarding Drainville's plan. Drainville dismissed the criticisms as personal attacks.
Key Facts
- Christine Fréchette and Bernard Drainville are vying to replace François Legault as leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec.
- The debate took place Saturday in Quebec City.
- The 'third link' project aims to create a new highway between Quebec City and Lévis.
- Fréchette is proposing a route farther east in partnership with the private sector.
- Fréchette claims Drainville's route was chosen without consulting local residents.
- Drainville stated that Fréchette is stalling the project.
- The proposed highway is intended to improve mobility and freight access.
Primary Source
Research Sources
- Global News — Fréchette and Drainville face off in first CAQ leadership debate