Over the weekend, the Quebec Conservative Party (PCQ) unveiled 10 fresh faces as their new candidates for the upcoming fall general election.
With the election drawing near, the Conservatives are gearing up to go head-to-head with rival parties, notably the Coalition Avenir Québec and the Quebec Liberal Party, both currently without leaders.
Addressing a crowd of party supporters at the Manoir du Lac-Delage convention, PCQ leader Éric Duhaime emphasized their commitment to enacting substantial reforms within the Quebec government, declaring, “We are the sole champions for this cause,” to resounding applause.
Additionally, the party members gathered in the morning to pass a series of resolutions, including the repeal of a law permitting municipalities to levy a three percent welcome tax on homes valued at $500,000 and above.
Further asserting Quebec’s autonomy, the Conservatives expressed their backing for a legislation granting the province the authority to reject or restrict the implementation of any federal measure deemed to infringe upon Quebec’s jurisdiction.
Former senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, acting as a consultant, put forth a set of recommendations aimed at bolstering law enforcement and fortifying the prison system.
During the proceedings, activists also voted in favor of providing tax relief to workers aged 65 and older, dissolving the Economic Development Fund, and scrapping the carbon exchange initiative.
The ongoing PCQ convention, set to conclude on Sunday, serves as a platform for outlining the party’s agenda and priorities for the upcoming election.
