Well as you know, and as I mentioned the other day, Stephen Harper has set out to try to woo the province of Quebec. Or at least the people in the relatively small region in and around Quebec City, where he is planning to hold a special cabinet meeting. The rare cabinet meeting
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Montreal Simon: Why Stephen Harper Also Lost the Quebec Election
I only wrote one post about the Quebec election, because I knew that Pauline Marois' hideous version of the Parti Québécois was going to lose, from the moment she embraced Pierre Karl Péladeau.And he raised his fist in the air and with a crazed look on his face demanded a
Continue readingLeftist Jab: The Train Wreck That Is The Parti Québécois Election Campaign
The personification of the PQ’s ills That singular statement “…faire du Québec un pays!” (make Quebec a country!) and half-hearted choreographed fist-pump defines the morass of the PQ right now. With Quebec’s stalling economy and aging population, the ace up the sleeve of Pauline Marois was none other than media
Continue readingThe Cracked Crystal Ball II: Stealing Democracy Part XII: More Revelations On Quebec, and Bill C-23
As more incidents of voter suppression in Quebec come to the surface, the picture starts to become a little more clear. Yesterday, we learned about a Green Party candidate who has been denied registration as a voter. The issue comes down to the interpretation of "domiciled": The debate over who
Continue readingThe Cracked Crystal Ball II: The Politics Of Othering
I don’t like Pauline Marois. I never have. Frankly, she reminds me of a teacher I had in grade 6 who ruled the classroom through fear and intimidation … and she keeps on using political tactics that reek of the same stupidity. Today’s entry into the race for the bottom
Continue readingScott's DiaTribes: Grasping for straws – Pauline Marois
I’m glad this fear – if there ever was anyone in Quebec fearing it- was cleared up by her: An independent Quebec would open its arms to tourists from Canada. That’s the message from Parti Quebecois Leader Pauline Marois as sovereignty continues to be a prominent issue in the Quebec
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Pierre-Karl Péladeau and the Sun News Separatists
Well it wasn't a total surprise, but it was still a stunning sight. Pauline Marois and her new star candidate Pierre-Karl Péladeau Pierre-Karl Péladeau, controlling shareholder of the Quebecor media empire, on Sunday announced he will run for the Parti Québécois, saying his top motivation is to make Quebec independent. “My joining the
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: What happened to Tom "Captain Canada" Mulcair now that the writ has dropped in Quebec?
Looks like Captain Canada is staying “neutral” in the face of a PQ government which would almost certainly call a referendum and which of course, will be running on the regressive so-called “Charter of Values” that would ban observa…
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: What happened to Tom "Captain Canada" Mulcair now that the writ has dropped in Quebec?
Looks like Captain Canada is staying “neutral” in the face of a PQ government which would almost certainly call a referendum and which of course, will be running on the regressive so-called “Charter of Values” that would ban observant Jews, Sikhs, Muslims, and Christians from being a part of the civil service. If Mulcair
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: What happened to Tom "Captain Canada" Mulcair now that the writ has dropped in Quebec?
Looks like Captain Canada is staying “neutral” in the face of a PQ government which would almost certainly call a referendum and which of course, will be running on the regressive so-called “Charter of Values” that would ban observant Jews, Sikhs, Muslims, and Christians from being a part of the civil service. If Mulcair
Continue readingCalgary Grit: 2013: Year in Review
January: SunTV applies for corporate welfare, arguing that they cannot survive unless the government forces people to watch them. Later this year, they would give Rob and Doug Ford their own show…before cancelling it faster than Lucky 7. Whoever could have guessed this fine young man would find himself at
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper and the Quebec Card
There are many things to worry about what Stephen Harper might do to Canada, especially now that he is desperate. From forcing through his pipelines at gunpoint, to threatening the future of our medicare system.But what I fear the most is that he might, for cheap political reasons, harness anti-Quebec sentiment in
Continue readingLeDaro: Pauline Marois: Her proposed Charter of Hate-Values
It is already having an impact as a Muslim woman was harassed on a city bus by a bigoted moron. Also a mosque in Saguenay was attacked and disfigured. “A substance that appears to be pig’s blood was sprayed on the front of the mosque Saturday, and a letter containing hate
Continue readingValerie Burns: Doldrums
My three faithful readers remind me that I don’t post here often enough for their liking. They are dear to me, and I love them all. Hi guys. There are a few reasons I don’t post more. SInce I like lists, I’ll make one here to amuse and bemuse: 1.
Continue readingCalgary Grit: Charter Polling Misses Mark
For those hoping Quebecers would abandon Marois over her utterly repugnant charter, this is an encouraging headline: Quebec Liberals jump to 7% lead over PQ as backlash grows over values charter A recent boost in support for the Quebec Liberals means the party could secure a “hair thin” majority in
Continue readingMontreal Simon: How the Quebec Charter of Values Ruined My Perfect Day
It was a wonderfully warm sunny day in Toronto today. A great day off to relax and pretend that summer is still here.I went to the beach, I spotted my second Monarch butterfly of the season in some flowers near the Island Club House, and I got to pet the baby
Continue readingThe Cracked Crystal Ball II: The PQ’s "Charter of Quebec Values"
Lately, there has been much of an uproar made over the PQ’s “Charter of Quebec Values” in the news. Frankly, the entire thing strikes me as a ridiculous bit of pot-stirring on the part of the Marois-led PQ government. The proposed Charter imposes a set of arbitrary limitations on religious
Continue readingCalgary Grit: Poutinesque
With their raison-d’etre of separatism neutralized, one would have hoped the PQ would set to work trying to turn around Quebec’s economy. Instead…this: Quebec is heading into another fierce debate over the future of religious freedom in the province with the Parti Québécois government set to release a Charter of
Continue readingCalgary Grit: Provincial Unrest
Alison Redford’s approval ratings have fallen to “Stelmachian” levels Angus Reid has released their quarterly Premier approval ratings. As per usual, Brad Wall is more popular than God, and everyone else is a little more human: Wall (SK): 64% approve, 28% disapprove Alward (NB): 41% approve, 50% disapprove Selinger (MB):
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Day Stephen Harper Got Punked
Golly. I see Stephen Harper FINALLY got a chance to show why some weird religious organization, named him the Statesman of the Year.No. Not at this meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, the creator of the "Bibi Bomb" as inspired by the Road Runner.Because that was just man love.Read more »
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