Major social issues will be put aside at the next Coalition avenir Québec (CAQ) convention, to be held in Drummondville on May 28 and 29, around the theme of pride in being Quebecers.
The list of proposals that will then be analyzed for adoption by party members, a few months before the last electoral day, ignores most of the current issues.
For example, there is no resolution to the problems of the health network, the fate reserved for the elderly, the severe shortage of manpower, the housing crisis, the apparent lack of child care or the fight against greenhouse gases. There is no word either on issues related to public transport or the rising cost of living.
In fact, it does not contain any resolution that threatens to embarrass the government or force it to redirect its options.
Identity issues
Briefly, the notebook contains only 23 proposals, most tainted with intense nationalist sentiment and centered on questions of identity: better teaching of Quebec history, revision of teaching French in elementary and secondary schools, better protection of heritage buildings. , increased support for television and film productions in Quebec, to name a few. Everything fits on 12 pages.
The document meets the expectations of the party’s militant base. It was prepared by members meeting at regional tables, youth commission and CAQ political commission. This will serve as the basis for the drafting of the CAQ electoral platform, which is expected by the end of the summer.
Last congress before the ballot on October 3
This congress, in which a thousand people are expected to participate, will be the last large gathering of caquists before the election campaign, which will begin at the end of August for a ballot on Oct. 3. The goal will largely be to build on boosting the enthusiasm of the troops, in stimulating their pride in being Quebecers.
The event will set the tone for the kind of election campaign favored by the party led by François Legault.
It will be hosted by the party’s future candidate in Sherbrooke, former elected Bloc member, commentator and former mayor of Longueuil, Caroline St-Hilaire. On Saturday, two speakers will speak to members about reasons to be proud of their identity in Quebec. Mr. Legault will give a speech on the same subject on Sunday morning.
Congress will also be an opportunity to announce candidates for the next election.
Source: Radio-Canada
