At this point it is a well-known fact that the Liberal party is struggling in Quebec.

Whether it be losing candidates (and then in the case of Marc Garneau bringing them back,) problems with party organization, or losing all three by-elections in that province last month.

Now, Stephane Dion is trying to mend fences.

Today, in an open letter in La Presse featured with the headline, “La grande seduction” or the big seduction, Dion tried to reach out to his fellow Quebecers.

He says the future of the Liberal party needs the support of Quebec.

Dion lists off what he considers his accomplishments for the province: the Clarity Act that sets clear rules for a referendum on Quebec sovereignty, his defense of the French language both inside and outside of the province, and that he believes the Quebecois form a nation.

On top of all that Dion reminds them, he, himself, is a proud Quebecer.

That may well be, but given some of the problems he’s had of late, Dion may need to do more than just write a letter to “seduce” his fellow Quebecers.