Category: Quebec

The tired sovereigntism of Bernard Landry

December 23, 2006 (09:32) | Quebec, Politics | No Comments | french

First, let me be clear about one thing. I do respect the intellectual battle that Bernard Landry goes on fighting for the benefit of Québec sovereignty, and I have no doubt whatsoever about his sincerity or his dedication for a cause which, according to his belief, is in the long-term interest of the people of […]

Politics and cultural figures in Quebec: a healthy mix?

December 19, 2006 (11:52) | Quebec, Politics | No Comments | french

Sunday night, as he received his Masque - the Québécois Tony award - for best actor, former dancer with LaLaLa Human Steps Marc Béland ended his comments with a rhetorical “what are we waiting for, before we make a country for ourselves?” At least, I’m assuming it was rhetorical, otherwise one would hardly understand either […]

Semantic roulette, Rex wrote. I call it conversation.

November 26, 2006 (16:33) | Canada, Quebec, Politics | 2 Comments | french

Seems like lots of Canadians have been surprised lately by an old skeleton coming out of its closet. For sure, the Québec nation saga must have crossed some imaginary line as it now appears that a (close to) unanimous motion in the House of Commons will be adopted tomorrow attributing something referenced by the word […]