{"id":24258,"date":"2026-06-10T11:51:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T15:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plq.org\/?p=24258"},"modified":"2026-08-31T15:12:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T19:12:42","slug":"general-council-of-the-quebec-liberal-party-in-sherbrooke-charles-milliard-wants-to-rebuild-quebec","status":"publish","type":"communique","link":"https:\/\/plq.org\/en\/communique\/general-council-of-the-quebec-liberal-party-in-sherbrooke-charles-milliard-wants-to-rebuild-quebec\/","title":{"rendered":"General Council of the Quebec Liberal Party in Sherbrooke: Charles Milliard wants to rebuild Quebec"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=\"in_container\u00a0\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" column_margin=\"default\" column_direction=\"default\" column_direction_tablet=\"default\" column_direction_phone=\"default\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\u00a0\" text_align=\"left\" row_border_radius=\"none\" row_border_radius_applies=\"bg\u00a0\" row_position_desktop=\"default\" 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General Council this weekend ahead of the provincial election scheduled for October.<\/strong>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">This major pre-election gathering brought together elected officials, candidates, party members, and representatives of the Quebec Liberal Party Youth Commission (QLPYC).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">With the Party now shifting into campaign mode as the election approaches, the General Council provided an opportunity to introduce nine new candidates, bringing the Liberal team to 51 candidates, mobilize supporters, and prepare for the next phases of the campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">In a speech firmly focused on the economy, wealth creation, and improving Quebecers' quality of life, Mr. Milliard stated that Quebec must regain its ambition and equip itself with a government capable of addressing the challenges of productivity, housing, labour shortages, and competitiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Among the key commitments announced:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Establish a genuine industrial policy aimed at making Quebec an economy based on production, innovation, and value-added processing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Increase the manufacturing sector\u2019s contribution to Quebec\u2019s GDP from 12% to 15% by 2035.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Restore funding for College Centres for Technology Transfer (CCTTs) and the Conseil de l\u2019innovation to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and research throughout Quebec.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Plan immigration levels based on regional economic needs and local capacity, while strengthening French-language integration efforts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Implement an immediate moratorium on any new regulations that increase the administrative burden on SMEs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Introduce a \u201ctwo-for-one\u201d regulatory rule: for every new requirement imposed on businesses, two existing requirements must be eliminated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Establish mandatory deadlines for government approvals to accelerate economic development projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Gradually reduce the SME tax rate from 11.5% to 10% and lower payroll taxes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Develop a national business succession strategy to ensure the continuity of entrepreneurship and keep Quebec businesses in local hands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Rebuild Quebec and make it the most innovative region in North America.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Achieve, over time, 100,000 housing starts annually to address the housing crisis and improve access to homeownership.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">During the two-day event, members participated in campaign-readiness workshops and attended an economic panel featuring MNAs Filomena Rotiroti and Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Beauchemin, as well as candidates Julie White, Pierre Cossette, and Patrice L\u00e9ger Bourgoin. The discussion was moderated by Marie-Eve Doyon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">The Party also presented several awards, including the \"Association Challenge Award,\" which this year was awarded to the Westmount-Saint-Louis Liberal Association. The prestigious Lucienne-Saillant Award was also presented to two volunteers-one from Eastern Quebec and one from Western Quebec-in recognition of their exceptional commitment and outstanding contribution to the Party over recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">This year's recipients are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Michel Larochelle, Western Quebec<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Gilles Gagnon, Eastern Quebec<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Several speakers addressed delegates throughout the General Council, including Charlie Bourdages, President of the QLP Youth Commission, Rafael Ferraro, Party President, and Quebec Liberal Party Leader Charles Milliard, who delivered the closing address.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">With four months remaining before election day, the Quebec Liberal Party is ready. Ready to present a strong team rooted in every region of Quebec. 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