The Parti Québécois is trying to get a judge to shut down a website the party says is using its logo to spread racist messages online.

Michelle Blanc has drawn criticism throughout the campaign for her controversial social media posts, including a 2007 blog post in which she said it would be easier if the Hasidic community disappeared from her view.

A candidate for the Parti Québécois has issued a public apology after she alleged a Quebec blogger was a pedophile on social media.