MONTREAL – Despite attempts by the consortium of five English-language media to convince Premier Pauline Marois to take part in an English-language debate, she has once again refused.
Thursday Premier Pauline Marois declined the initial offer, telling reporters that she will not debate in English because her English is not strong enough.
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The consortium of English media outlets amended the invitation, offering Marois the opportunity to speak in French with simultaneous translation during an English debate.
On Saturday, she refused this second offer.
“We are deeply disappointed that the Premier turned down our offer to debate with simultaneous translation,” said Karen Macdonald, News Director and Station Manager at Global News.
“Our viewers clearly told us over the last week that they want to hear from the leaders of all parties in their own language.”
The other three party leaders have agreed to take part in English.
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The consortium is made up of Global Montreal, CJAD, the Montreal Gazette, CTV and CBC.
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