Quebec Votes 2026: CBC News coverage
Stay informed with news, interactive tools and election night results
Voters across Quebec head to the polls on Oct. 5 and CBC News has you covered.
Election night
CBC News will be live on election night, Monday, Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m. on TV, radio and streaming online.
Join host Debra Arbec, chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton and political panelists Emilie Nicolas, Rodolphe Husny and Robert Libman for up-to-the-minute results and expert analysis starting at 7:30 p.m.
Sudha Krishnan and Douglas Gelevan will break down the results and we will have live reports from communities across the province.
Polls close at 8 p.m. and there will be continuing coverage until it is clear who will form the next government of Quebec.
Tune in on CBC TV, CBC News Network and CBC Radio One, or stream on CBC Gem, CBC Listen, cbc.ca/quebec, YouTube or the CBC Quebec News streaming channel. ASL interpretation will be provided on the stream.
CBC Montreal News will air at its regular time at 6 p.m.
Ongoing coverage
Follow CBC News for campaign updates, interactive tools and comprehensive party platform breakdowns.
Vote Compass: Vote Compass is a tool developed by political scientists to help you explore how your views compare to parties and candidates.
Platform tracker: Compare the promises of Quebec’s major parties in the 2026 election.
For all your election news anytime, visit cbc.ca/quebec or download the CBC News app.
October 6 post-election analysis
Tune in Tuesday, Oct. 6, for a province-wide morning show election special on Daybreak Montreal. Host Sean Henry will be joined live by Quebec AM’s Gordon Lambie and Rachel Watts to provide analysis and reactions from across the province.
Find it on CBC Radio One, CBC Listen or on the CBC News app starting at 6 a.m. (5:30 a.m. in Montreal). Beginning at 6:10 a.m. you can also watch on CBC Gem, cbc.ca/quebec, YouTube or the CBC Quebec News streaming channel.