Not because of any controversy but because of a ‘contract issue’. Too bad. I was so looking forward to the cranial detonation mess about to explode at the BT’s.
Two days after it was announced that Duceppe would make appearances once a week on a radio program with the French-language CBC, it was announced that the deal is off.
The reason for the falling out was an apparent misunderstanding over the terms of Duceppe’s contract.
The former Bloc leader always intended to focus on lifestyle, sports and social issues — but, according to a statement Wednesday from Radio-Canada, he did want the chance to discuss politics once in awhile.
The public broadcaster, however, says it has a two-year cooling off period before ex-politicians can report on political issues. As a result, the sides have parted ways.
