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Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Frechette speaks at the Federation québécoise des municipalités (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
By The Canadian Press

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

Sep 25, 2026 | 2:00 AM

MONTRÉAL — Quebec’s incumbent premier says she is concerned about possible interference in the provincial election by the United States.

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

She was reacting to a news report published by Québecor 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.

Erika Morris, The Canadian Press

by The Canadian Press