Parti Québécois candidate Bernard Sévigny discusses his vision of Richmond ahead of October 5th election

RICHMOND, September 18th – Parti québécois candidate Bernard Sévigny says his municipal experience has shaped his approach to the provincial election campaign in Richmond.

In an interview with Good Morning Townships, the former Sherbrooke mayor and Union des municipalités du Québec president said residents have raised concerns including the cost of living, healthcare, infrastructure and the impact of U.S. tariffs.

On the economy, Sévigny highlighted the Parti québécois proposal to reduce the business income-tax rate to 20 percent, saying the measure would benefit small and medium-sized businesses.

He also discussed healthcare, pointing to the party’s proposal to invest $150 million in CLSCs and frontline services. Sévigny said greater investment should reach communities such as Richmond and Windsor.

Addressing Richmond’s English-speaking community, he said public policies should take regional characteristics into account while also protecting French in Quebec.

Sévigny also emphasized decentralization, arguing that more decision-making should take place within the regions.

On community media, Sévigny said the PQ has not yet taken an official position on specific requests from community media organizations, but expects to announce its plans later in the campaign.

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