World IN BRIEF : CANADA : Conservative Losing in Quebec Election
From Times staff and Wire reports
The Progressive Conservative national government is expected to be dealt a setback today in a special parliamentary election in Quebec. Opinion polls show the Conservative candidate running a dismal third for the seat in the traditionally Conservative province, which is the home of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. Quebec voters have become disenchanted with higher interest rates and unemployment in the province; the issue of corruption in the party is also a factor in the race.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
