Yolande James weighs in on PQ leadership candidates' debate

Sovereignty was one of the hot topics as candidates vying to lead the Parti Québécois faced off in a debate at Université de Montréal.

Martine Ouellet is pushing hard for sovereignty, calling for a referendum in a first mandate.

Jean-François Lisée says he would wait until after the first mandate.

Alexandre Cloutier says he would take six months to come up with a plan.

The only candidate who's not already an MNA, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, says he would leave that question up to voters.

On CBC Montreal News with Debra Arbec, political analyst Yolande James talked about what stood out for her.

See political analyst Yolande James every Tuesday at 6 p.m. on CBC Montreal News with Debra Arbec.