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The Bloc’s silent partner (2)

The separatist movement turned out jubilantly on Sunday in Montreal to celebrate the 20th anniversary of that day – Aug. 13, 1990 – when Bloc Québécois Leader Gilles Duceppe was first elected to Parliament. There was reason for the festive … Continue reading

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Jean Charest’s last stand

If by some chance you arrived at the Quebec Liberal party convention last weekend after having lived under a rock for several weeks, you’d be forgiven for thinking things were peachy for the provincial party. The mere mention of Premier … Continue reading

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Judge’s appointment may fuel Charest’s troubles

When Gatien Fournier was named to the Quebec Court last March, the news scarcely made a ripple. Times have changed as Premier Jean Charest faces a political crisis. Mr. Fournier’s appointment, which will be formalized Wednesday, comes just as Mr. … Continue reading

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Gagnon: Jean Charest, under siege

The storm that hit Quebec’s Charest government has the same magnitude, politically speaking, as Iceland’s volcanic eruption. Quite suddenly, a government that was not much liked, yet palatable for most citizens, was hit by a huge wave of hatred and … Continue reading

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Revolt brewing behind Quebec Liberals' united front (3)

Quebec Liberals will rally behind leader Jean Charest in a show of force this weekend in the midst of the worst political crisis he’s faced since taking office seven years ago. The applause at the regular party meeting will be … Continue reading

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Can the Liberals be replaced?

Many federalists who habitually vote for the Quebec Liberals were disgusted with that party even before former justice minister’s Marc Bellemare’s allegations of influence-peddling. The Liberal government’s seeming proximity to widespread construction-industry sleaze has made them wonder how, even if … Continue reading

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Nationalist narcissism on a disgraceful scale

We’re having trouble deciding whether to laugh or cry about Premier Jean Charest’s decision to demand a seat for Quebec at next week’s “friends of Haiti” meeting of foreign ministers, organized by the federal government as a first step toward … Continue reading

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Spector dumps on Charest (1)

In Québec, he’s faced with declining polls and a worsening fiscal situation. And Jean Charest is under broad-based attack for refusing to call an inquiry into corruption in the construction industry – amidst intriguing hints about links to party financing. … Continue reading

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