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QUEBEC CITY There was a nervousness in the air as MNAs faced off in the very first Question Period since the April elections.

Premier Philippe Couillard fielded some tough questions on the economy, but the biggest blow came with the news that yet another Liberal is being called to testify at the Charbonneau Commission.

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That didnt stop Couillard from cracking a few jokes though saying he was glad he would now get to see the right side of the Speakers face.

I hope that goes on for another four and a half years, laughed Jacques Chagnon, Speaker of the National Assembly and MNA of WestmountSaint-Louis.

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Chagnon says he hopes good relations between the parties will last but that didnt stop the Parti Qubcois from launching its first attack.

The Premier is leading the province toward a credit rating downgrade, said Stephane Bedard, the PQs interim leader.

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