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Philippe Couillard new leader of Liberal Party in Quebec

Newly elected Quebec Liberal Party leader Philippe Couillard invited members of the party to share the stage with him as he gave his acceptance speech.
Newly elected Quebec Liberal Party leader Philippe Couillard invited members of the party to share the stage with him as he gave his acceptance speech. (CBC)

Quebec Liberals selected former health minister Philippe Couillard as their new leader on Saturday night. Couillard, who is leading the party following the resignation of Jean Charest after losing the last provincial election, says he wants to focus on the renewal of the party and strengthening Quebec's place in Canada.