Quebec City, August 27, 2026 — On the very first day of the election campaign, the leader of the Quebec Liberal Party, Mr. Charles Milliard, demonstrates the importance he places on the Capitale-Nationale by presenting his vision for accelerating its development over the next 10 years. This vision reflects his commitment to making it a true hub that will contribute to the economic development of all of Quebec.
After eight years of neglect, during which the Coalition Avenir Québec was unable to meet the expectations of the citizens of the Quebec City region, it is time to be effective and deliver results. The Capitale-Nationale deserves a government that is ambitious and has a long-term vision.
The Quebec Liberal Party has the best team to represent citizens, thanks to high-caliber candidates with deep roots in the region; candidates from the business, research, health, communications, and public safety sectors form a strong Liberal team.
The Quebec City region has always been better served under a Liberal government, and it is time to restore the Capitale-Nationale to its former glory.
To support Québec’s economic development, we will propose a new industrial policy aimed at improving the fiscal and regulatory framework for businesses, as well as promoting the long-term development of our economy. We are therefore presenting two commitments that will particularly benefit the Capitale-Nationale:
- Support the Port of Québec’s transformation projects, which are essential for developing new markets and ensuring the smooth flow of supply chains—particularly through the addition of containers via the QSL project, subject to its social acceptability;
- Work in collaboration with the federal government and the City of Québec to develop a defense technology hub that will enable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region to develop technologies related to the defense sector by providing them with the necessary resources and authorizations.
For the Capitale-Nationale region, the Quebec Liberal Party also pledges to:
1. Uphold and strengthen the status of Capitale-Nationale
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- Ensure that official meetings are held in Quebec City and that as many national government announcements as possible are made there;
- Ensure that ministries and agencies actually have their headquarters in Quebec City and that strategic activities are actually carried out in Quebec City;
- Revise the National Capital Act to strengthen its status, in collaboration with members of the National Capital Project
2. Hold an annual meeting between the premier and the members of the Capitale-Nationale Project to follow up on their recommendations and to gauge the region’s views on various issues.
3. Develop large-scale projects to strengthen the vitality and influence of the Capitale-Nationale:
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- Implement Phase 4 of the Samuel-de-Champlain Promenade as outlined in the Capitale-Nationale Commission’s plan;
- Support the revitalization of the Fleur-de-Lys neighborhood by backing the construction of a soccer stadium on the site of the former Colisée.
4. Make Quebec City a leader in the development of water technologies and water management:
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- Support Québec City's bid to host the World Expo on the theme of water;
- Work with the federal government to ensure that Canada rejoins the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) in order to submit an official bid;
- Accelerate the rollout of the Water Hub.
5. Maintain the healthcare mission of the oldest hospital in North America:
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- Plan the future role of the Hôtel-Dieu in anticipation of the relocation of its operations to the NCH, while maintaining a focus on health and social services and collaborating with local stakeholders. Prioritize the provision of community-based services and services for vulnerable populations.
Finally, the Quebec Liberal Party proposes to set ambitious goals for mobility in Quebec City by implementing an integrated mobility vision aimed at reducing congestion and improving public transportation through the development of:
1. Major projects to organize the public transit system:
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- Complete the first phase of the TramCité project and begin studies for the next phases to extend its benefits to the suburbs, particularly by exploring the option of using existing rail infrastructure;
- Accelerate the replacement of the ships on the Québec–Lévis ferry route, whose useful life is nearing its end;
- Work with Alto to ensure that the high-speed rail project integrates seamlessly with the road network and the public transit system.
2. A strategy to improve traffic flow:
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- Transforming the Laurentian Expressway into an urban boulevard between Soumande Street and de la Croix-Rouge Street, a project that was canceled by the CAQ;
- Complete the work on the bridge abutments to reduce the bottleneck effect that causes congestion in the area;
- Continue studies on the third link with a view to eventually closing the traffic loop once the priority projects are completed;
- Restore funding for the Robert-Bourassa flyover to reduce congestion on Lebourgneuf by including the project in the Quebec Infrastructure Plan;
- Redesign the Dufferin-Montmorency Expressway between the Estimauville area and Montmorency Falls to better integrate traffic with the promenade;
- Reduce traffic congestion in Val-Bélair by directing the MTMD to conduct a comprehensive study to review the redesign of the intersection of Henri-IV and Industrielle, and by allowing traffic to use the shoulders to improve traffic flow.
“All of Quebec must be able to count on a strong, ambitious Capitale-Nationale that serves as a true engine of economic growth. We must therefore think big to enhance the region’s influence, revitalize its economy, improve citizens’ lives, enhance regional mobility, and finally deliver the major projects that citizens deserve. Thanks to my strong team of candidates with deep roots in the region, the Quebec Liberal Party is the best choice for the development of the Capitale-Nationale,” said Charles Milliard.
