It seems it's one of the last steps ahead of Wednesday's expected election call in Quebec City.

Premier Charest has confirmed his candidacy in the riding of Sherbrooke, a riding he's represented for years.

He did so at a hotel in Sherbrooke Tuesday evening.

Student protesters showed up at the Delta Sherbrooke, but police kept them at bay.

The premier has a meeting with the lieutenant-governor Wednesday morning after which he's expected to call an election for September 4th.