Terrebonne, Quebec, provincial byelection due Monday

Voters in Terrebonne, Quebec, will participate in a provincial byelection on Monday to fill the seat left vacant by former minister Pierre Fitzgibbon, who resigned in September 2024. Fitzgibbon had been a significant figure in the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) party. Recent polls indicate the Parti Québécois (PQ) candidate leads with 40% of voter intentions, while the CAQ has 27% and the Liberals 17%. This shift reflects growing dissatisfaction with the CAQ, which has faced several scandals and declining support. Local issues, such as tariffs affecting businesses and inadequate public transit, are key concerns for voters. Many residents are advocating for improved transit services to keep pace with population growth in the region.