Delegates of the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) are gathering in Gatineau this weekend for their convention, with François Legault striving to revitalize his government amid internal debates.
Some longstanding party members, like Alain Charlebois, are calling for a leadership change within the CAQ, suggesting figures like Ian Lafrenière or Christian Dubé as potential successors.
On the other hand, supporters such as Jacques Gourde from Mégantic maintain confidence in Legault’s capabilities, emphasizing that there is still time for him to demonstrate his prowess with a year remaining before the next election.
Maryse Labonté, a CAQ delegate, attributes Legault’s recent challenges to relentless attacks from opponents, noting a shift towards negativity in the second term of his leadership.
Despite current polling showing the CAQ losing ground, with Qc125 anticipating a significant win for the Parti Québécois in an election scenario, the focus of the convention remains on law and order.
Proposals on the table include measures to ban masked demonstrations, establish buffer zones around sensitive areas, and crack down on possession of dangerous items at public gatherings to enhance security.
Among other key agenda items are plans for a sex offender registry and reforms to the parole system, reflecting the CAQ’s commitment to public safety and order.
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