Cusson also discussed raising the ethical standards of his party as well as ensuring that at least 40 per cent of the PLQ's candidates in the next election are women.

Arcand argued that by not taking part in Climate Week in New York, the premier had chosen his side — that of a "climate inactivist."

Marie Montpetit says she is not interested in running for the position and will instead back Dominique Anglade for the party's top job.

The youth wing says Quebec should become a world leader in green technology.

The leadership race will begin in November.

News had been circulating for several days that the Saint-Henri-Sainte-Anne MNA would vie to succeed former premier Philippe Couillard.

She would be the first woman in the party's 150-year history to put her name down for the top job.

Jennifer Maccarone surprised many Tuesday evening when she criticized "cuts" made to Quebec's education system that were imposed by the former Liberal government. 

Quebec Liberal Dominique Anglade isn't ruling out a run for the party's leadership.

Elections Quebec says following a Saturday deadline, seven parties have put up a candidate seeking to replace the former premier when voters in the riding go to the polls on Dec. 10.