Christine Fréchette: “I think people can figure out which side Mark Carney's on. At least in terms of who he doesn't want to win, I don't…”

“Last night, you made your position clear,” she said in French. “You chose to entrust the government to another team. I accept that choice, and as leader, I take responsibility for it.”

“My opponent is Donald Trump; he is the real opponent,’’ said Fréchette on Aug. 27, in Quebec City, adding, “I’m asking for a mandate to move forward through a storm.”

It’s important to ensure a co-ordinated, proper transition.

Quebecers wanted change, and I respect their choice.