The provincial Liberal Party has wrapped up the first day of a special policy convention to celebrate the party's 150th anniversary and begin preparations for the upcoming election.
A number of policies for next year's election were introduced, including a few aimed specifically at this province's English-speaking community.
Members voted to approve a motion giving "greater consideration to the reality of English-speaking citizens and enable them to participate fully in the advancement of Quebec society.”
Last month's Leger-Le Devoir poll showed Liberal support at an historic low of just 21% among Francophone voters -- though support amongst Anglophone and Allophone voters stood at 60%.
In his speech to the party faithful, Premier Philippe Couillard reminded the crowd that just 312 days remain until the next election, currently scheduled for October 1st of 2018. He also treated Coalition Avenir Quebec leader Francois Legault as his main opponent in the next election, deriding what Couillard described as his "lack of convictions."
"He juggles with his convictions. Sovereignist. Autonomist. Now federalist? Is there anyone here who believes that?" said Couillard.
The CAQistes, for their part, are holding a convention of their own in Sherbrooke this weekend.