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2026 Provincial Election: How can the next government support your business? 

We are always working with the government on the issues that affect you. We will make sure to remind the parties of their commitments to SMEs and of the importance of establishing the conditions necessary to foster a thriving economy.

Make your voice heard before the election!

Thousands of businesses were forced to shut their doors for good – and many more could suffer the same fate. To ensure the sustainability of SMEs, political parties must put your priorities at the forefront of their platform.

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The leaders of the 5 major political parties have a message for you. Watch these videos, available in both English and French, to hear what they have to say.  To change the language, click the gear icon (settings) at the bottom of the video, and then choose "Audio Track". 

Thanks to Virage Sonore for filming and producing these interviews. 

Équipe Christine Fréchette

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Équipe Christine Fréchette candidate speaking

 Recording Date: 26/08/2026

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Parti conservateur du Québec

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Parti conservateur du Québec candidate speaking

Recording Date: 13/07/2026

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Parti libéral du Québec

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Parti Libéral du Québec candidate speaking

Recording Date: 19/08/2026

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Parti Québécois

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Parti Québécois candidate speaking

Recording Date: 08/09/2026

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Québec solidaire

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Québec solidaire candidate speaking

Recording Date: 27/07/2026

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CFIB’s Small Business Platform for Quebec

Hear from our Vice-President, Quebec, on the key priorities facing SMEs in these short videos available in both English and French, to hear what they have to say. To change the language, click the three dots in the upper-right corner of the video and select “Audio Track”.

Automatisation-vidéo

SME 2026 | Priority 1

Automation
Paperasserie-vidéo

SME 2026 | Priority 2

Red Tape
Fiscalité-vidéo

SME 2026 | Priority 3

Taxation
Énergie-vidéo

SME 2026 | Priority 4

Energy
Pénurie-de-main-doeuvre-vidéo

SME 2026 | Priority 5

Labour Shortage
Efficacité-de-lÉtat-vidéo

SME 2026 | Priority 6

Government Efficiency
Relève-entrepreneuriale-vidéo

SME 2026 | Priority 7

Entrepreneurial Succession
Achat-local-vidéo

SME 2026 | Priority 8

Buy Local
Marché-interprovincial-vidéo

SME 2026 | Priority 9

Interprovincial Trade
Marché-international-vidéo

SME 2026 | Priority 10

International Markets

Key Priorities to Support SMEs

To ensure that SMEs are a priority for the next government, we published an electoral platform outlining our 10 key priorities to improve the business environment in Quebec. You can count on us to continue advocating for you throughout the election campaign. Available in French only. 

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Key Considerations for this Election

Read this article published in Les Affaires, in which François Vincent, Vice-President, Quebec, outlines key considerations to take into account in the upcoming elections, including improving citizens' purchasing power by reducing the tax and regulatory burden on individuals and businesses. Available in French only.  

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See the Preliminary Results

With just a few months to go before the election, we conducted a field survey to help parties better understand the priorities and needs of small business owners. Available in French only.

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Compare the Parties' Electoral Platforms

Find the main commitments of the political parties in Radio-Canada’s platform comparison tool. You can filter the promises by party, theme, and sub-theme. Commitments are updated regularly, based on announcements.  

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Parties' platforms

If you want to know more about parties’ commitments, take a look at their platforms below.

Make Your Voice Heard Before the Election!

The Quebec government must commit to reducing your administrative burden so you can focus on running your business. Join the 14,000 small business owners who are asking the government to help them save time and improve their productivity.

Sign Our Petition

Frequently Asked Questions

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Am I required to give my employees time off to vote?

Know your obligations as an employer. Find out what you need to know about time off for voting.

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How do I vote?

From mail-in ballots and advance polls to election day, find out everything you need to know!

How to Cast Your Ballot
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CFIB’s Election Commitment

Since its founding in 1971, CFIB has been a strictly non-partisan organization. The Federation works with all parties and proposes ideas that support the growth of Canada’s small business sector. Based on extensive survey data outlining the views of our 103,000 members, CFIB criticizes bad policy and commends good policy, regardless of the party from which it comes.

During the 2026 Quebec Election Campaign:

    • We will NEVER endorse any political party or candidate.
    • We will NEVER tell our members how to vote.
    • We will voice the concerns and priorities of independent business owners.
    • Based on our member surveys, we will put forward measures to help small business succeed and present them to all political parties.
    • We will compliment small business-friendly policy ideas from any political party.
    • We will criticize harmful small business policy ideas from any political party.
    • We will survey party leaders on their commitments to small business and share their responses with our members.
    • We will work with any elected government and with all opposition parties.

This is our election commitment.