The Progressive Labour Party will lead the way to the end of mandated conscription through the development of a full time army, Premier Paula Cox told her party's faithful tonight.And Bermudians will go to the polls to elect the next Government this year, she revealed.“We are committed to having a full time Regiment with a paid cadre of officers and to move away from mandated conscription,” Ms Cox said to applause in her keynote address at the second night of the party's annual conference.“This year - I'm giving you a hint now - in the coming election, the Progressive Labour Party will be calling on you to stand up for these values and to look at what we have done during our three terms in office,” she said.“Let us remember that we inherited a country full of division where a forgotten group of people were sidelined by those who put the interests of business first. We changed that equation. Now it is the people first.”Ms Cox continued: “Yes indeed we have more work to do. That is why winning this election is so urgently important and that is why we will win this election.”Ms Cox gave a preview of the PLP's platform by outlining a “ten point road map for recovery and growth”.Job creation topped the list which also included developing Bermuda as an attractive place to do business, strengthening tourism, improving public safety, improving public education, energy sustainability, responsible budgeting, supporting seniors and creating economic opportunities for Bermudians in an infrastructure improvement programme.She urged her audience to keep the faith and bring out the vote by listing accomplishments of her government and highlighting what she said were key philosophical differences from the Opposition.But her address also recognised the challenges faced by the Island.“We are standing strong at a defining moment. A moment when our economy is stil recovering and many people are feeling vulnerable,” she said.“It is far too difficult to find jobs, the cost of living is high, gang violence is a problem among our youth. The PLP Government is addressing all these challenges and we will not be hindered by the political sniping that seeks to distract us from the real issues.”The conference also heard speeches by Deputy Leader Derrick Burgess - who got a standing ovation upon introduction by MC Scott Simmons - candidate Neville Tyrell, Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith, and Dale Butler.