Quebec’s Liberal Party wants a Quebec constitution [Video]

The provincial Liberal party wants a Quebec constitution.

It would abolish certain sections of Bill 96, ensure English-language health care and education rights are respected.

Despite some opposition, a motion was passed at the party’s convention in Levis, Que. over the weekend.

“We are crystal clear on this. Some will agree some will disagree with us, it’s all about democracy,” says interim leader Marc Tanguay.

The convention took place against the backdrop of a budding leadership race, and candidates weighed in.

Pablo Rodriguez says there will “be some changes for sure,” with Frederic Beauchemin backing him saying that Bill 96 is “a bill that we will modify.”

Denis Coderre stresses that though he would like to “clean up” Bill 96, he has no plans to scrap it – which Charles Milliard agrees with.

Some party divisions were on display at the convention, with some saying the idea is “too nationalistic” while others, like Marc Belanger, aren’t sure where …