On April 14, 2003, Quebecers witnessed the beginning of the Charest era.

"Re-engineering", "Public-Private Partnerships" (PPP's), and other rationalizations in the same vein made their appearance on the lips of politicians, journalists, image-makers and other lackeys of a neoliberal regime à la québecoise; pretty words to cover up for privatizations, subcontracting and budget cuts as far as the eye could see.

Some 19 months after the elections, moderates and radicals agree on one thing: the provincial Liberal Party is shamelessly tearing apart the social fabric of Quebec. Charest's golden scissors are now pointed squarely at the students and the poor.

Small wonder, then, that public order is also menaced..

On November 19th and 20th, the Anti-capitalist Convergence (CLAC) is preparing to DISRUPT the official congress of Quebec Liberal Party members in Montreal.

Also:

• November 18th and 19th, Cégep du Vieux-Montréal students will go on strike to participate in events organised by the CLAC and the Association pour une Solidarité Syndicale Étudiante (ASSÉ). See the strikers' list of activities!
• On November 20th at 11 AM, a demonstration organised by the Réseau de Vigilance (Vigilance Network) to demand the cancellation of the 'Loi 57' project (on social aid) will take place in front of the Palais des Congrès de Montréal.