Yesterday Mario Dumont spoke at Laval University, giving an impressive speech that was one of the most conservative I have heard from a Canadian politician. Perhaps taking a page from Stephen Harper, he said the ADQ, if elected, would focus on four priorities:
1. More autonomy for Québec in the Canadian federation
2. "Slaying sacred cows" (his term, not mine) including advocating two-tier healthcare
3. Maximum individual freedom for people, inclucing lower taxes and a more streamlined social safety net
4. Democratic reforms
It was remarkably well-received by students, and he handled some hostile questions from the audience after with poise. Seems that rumours of the ADQ's death are greatly exaggerated.
# posted by Adam Daifallah : 7:16 AM