Philippe Couillard believes that following other parties is a “mistake” for the PLQ

In an interview with Radio-Canada, Mr. Couillard confirms that his political family must. Don’t ignore liberal values. In an environment where political privilege is more fragmented than ever, The QLP However, would be interested Facilitate expression These values, he says.

It is about defining and maintaining space QLP On the political chessboard when the chessboard is no longer there. The bag is now split between multiple playersRecognizes who was Premier of Quebec from 2014 to 2018.

The QLP So Mr. According to Couillard, there are three basic premises to return to: Affirms federalism, Sustainable and low-carbon economic growth as well as Personal liberties.

While other political parties in Quebec seek to defend these ideals, Mr. Couillard believes QLP Covering them for over 150 years is therefore essential hope. Do not try to imitate other partiesHe warns.

” For me, trying to become a newbie is the biggest mistake CAQA new one QP or new QS. »

Former leaders met

Mr. Couillard recently shared this vision with the Relaunch team QLP It set out last March to redefine what that means Be generous in Quebec in 2023.

With the exception of Jean-Marc Fournier, who is due to hold a meeting in the coming weeks, the former leaders QLP They were also able to share their observations with the group.

However, Jean Charest, Daniel Johnson and Dominique Anglade declined Radio-Canada’s interview requests.

Co-Chairman of the Committee on Revival QLPMadhwa-Nika Cadet confirms that ex-leaders The future of the party is very challengingBut she doesn’t think they care about what’s next.

Liberal MP Mathwa-Nika Cadet co-chairs her party’s relaunch committee.

Photo: Radio-Canada / Madhwa-Nika Cadet

These ancient leaders have the wisdom to see things from a historical perspective, from a big picture perspective, and see this as an episode.she says.

” This is not our first difficult chapter. Talk to Mr. [Georges-Émile] Palm. If he had been with us, he would have been Mr. He would have talked to us about that time under Duplessis. »

An unimaginable party His Quebecoisness?

Saturday afternoon, in general assembly QLPAround 400 activists will be invited to vote for the revival of their political party, which received only 14% of the vote in the last provincial elections.

Three themes will be addressed: togetherness, prosperity and self-affirmation. It is important that we listen to activistsMs. Cadet argues.

But in front of the general assembly on Friday, the former chairman of the political commission QLP Jérôme Turcotte threw a stone into the pool. He published an open letter Pres He should officially withdraw from the party and call himself a political orphan.

By gradually transforming itself into a vehicle to contain the poll threat, the QLP He has lost the ability to properly express his québecitudeEspecially Mr. Turcotte wrote.

” He no longer mastered the codes of self-determination. It also seems to be overcome by a certain current of Canadianizing nationalism. That worries me. »

When asked about this position, Ms. Cadet believes that Mr. Turcotte is entitled to his opinionBut it confirms it does not share this criticism and says it has not heard the rescue team since its work began.

We are the Quebec Liberal Party. It’s not for nothing. The ability to secure a strong Quebec within Canada has always been a fundamental element at the heart of our political formation.she says.

Ms. Cadet assures us, however QLP is asking Mr. Criticism of Turcotte and if it is taken up by the militia assembled in the General Assembly, the party will take heed.

We want to have discussions. We know that there are few points of convergence; If they come out, great. But if there are differences of opinion, this is the right forum to listen to them, consider them and take the necessary decisions.