Voting Underway in Terrebonne Byelection Amidst Trade Tensions

Voters in the Terrebonne riding northeast of Montreal are heading to the polls to fill the vacant seat left by former economy minister Pierre Fitzgibbon, who resigned in September 2024. The byelection features nine candidates from various parties, including Alex Gagné from the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) and Catherine Gentilcore from the Parti Québécois (PQ), who is favored to reclaim the historically PQ-dominated seat. The CAQ has held the seat since 2018 but faces strong competition as the PQ has been leading in the polls. The election occurs amid trade tensions between Canada and the United States, with Premier François Legault in Washington attempting to prevent potential tariffs from the U.S. The byelection is a critical opportunity for the PQ to regain ground, as the CAQ looks to maintain its foothold in the riding. Preliminary results are expected shortly after the polls close at 8 p.m.