In pictures: Quebec politicians on the campaign trail
Quebec's election campaign is in full swing, and leaders make a variety of stops on the way. Here's a slightly tongue-in-cheek diary of life on the campaign trail.
"You remind me of the babe." What babe? The babe with the political power.Olivier Jean/Reuters
Justin and Tessia Boulet were too old for peekaboo, but hesitated in telling Jean Charest that.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press
At Techniflamme Combustion in Richmond, Que., Liberal Leader Jean Charest finds something to stare at intently in an asphalt drum. Presumably ... more asphalt?Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press
Mr. Charest was all smiles for these children at a Levis, Que., daycare centre ...Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press
... well, almost all the children.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press
In Quebec City, Mr. Charest shows a fundamental misunderstanding of how ‘got your nose!’ is played. Six-month-old Arthur St-Amand wins by default.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press
PQ Leader Pauline Marois seeks after the elusive Atlantean vote on a campaign stop in the Magdalen Islands.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press
Taking control of the two-dimensional Quebec City was the easy part for CAQ Leader François Legault. Taking the real legislature will be the next challenge.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press
Just how fresh is Mr. Legault? Perhaps grocery-store patrons can squeeze him to find out.Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press