Coalition Avenir Quebec Leader Christine Frechette speaks during a news conference after calling a general election in Quebec City, on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (Jacques B/The Canadian Press via AP)

Coalition Avenir Quebec Leader Christine Frechette walks with her spouse Guy Nadeau heading to the Lt. Governor's office to launch a general election in Quebec City, on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press via AP)

Coalition Avenir Quebec Leader Christine Frechette poses as she walks by her campaign bus after calling a general election in Quebec City, on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press via AP)

Coalition Avenir Quebec Leader Christine Frechette holds a news conference after calling a general election in Quebec City, on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press via AP)