The Parti durable du Québec (English: Sustainable Development Party) is a political party in Quebec that advocates for regionalism, centrism, and sustainable development.
According to Quebecpolitique.com, the party "was founded in 2008. Its mission is to "defend the interests of the regional population" of (the) Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean" region.
In the 2008 election, party leader Sebastien Girard ran as the party's only candidate in the provincial riding of Roberval. He finished in fifth place with 571 votes (2.1%), tying with the candidate for Québec Solidaire.
In February 2010, Quebec's Chief Electoral Officer released a statement saying that the party had lost its official status as an authorised political party as of November 2009.
On the party website, Girard laid out the party's platform:
La Charte du Bois (The Timber Charter):Due to the crisis in the forestry sector in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, the party suggests that a Timber Charter be introduced in the National Assembly. This charter would contain two different agendas:1. Wood products would be labelled, so that they can be traced, advocating local consumption of wood with a local origin.2. More use of Quebec wood in the construction of public buildings in Quebec.Entrepreneurship and Youth MigrationTo combat migration and brain drain from the Saguenay region, the party promised:A work-entrepreneurship program, in which entrepreneurs would spend part of the time working and the other part developing their idea or business plan.A student-entrepreneurship program, which would give youth resources for their entrepreneurial ideas.A regional mentoring program, to help foster the two above programs.Energy policyInvestment in renewable energy sources, more specifically ethanol, biodiesel and methaneAn energy cooperative for the Saugenay region.EducationMore investment in alternative forms of education.More assessment of students and more resources for teachersFoodThe development of a "Charter of Agricultural Soils"Developing a visibility program for regional productsSustainable tourismInvestment in a sustainable tourist sector in the Saugenay regionOpening Internet access to all citizens in the region, opening tourist-based businesses to the worldDeveloping a tourist cooperative for the Saugenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region.Invest in a circuit of hostelsEstablishing festivals and activities for the Lac-Saint-Jean region.Making tourist information available in different languagesEstablishing a rail tour of the areaFirst NationsCollaboration with the local Innu community to establish a research centre.Promoting the education of Native Spirituality on reserves and encouraging discussion in public schoolsEstablishing an ethnotourist market in the region.Sustainable environmentRegulate the burning of woodAccelerate development of electric vehiclesNationalize Quebec waterHealthRecognize and regulate alternative medicinesGive more power to graduate nursesRelax admission to those looking at medical school