The Quebec Liberals will choose their new leader Saturday afternoon at a convention in the provincial capital.
Five candidates are vying to take the helm of the party, which is hoping to make a comeback after suffering crushing defeats in the last two provincial elections.
The campaign has had to compete for the public’s attention with a federal election and a trade war with the United States. Still, party president Rafael Primeau-Ferraro said he’s pleased with the level of interest the leadership race has generated.
“If we go back two years ago, the party wasn’t in the same position that we are today,” he said in an interview. “We were able to attract quality candidates that are surrounded by very competent people in their teams. The membership of the party has doubled.”…