Scotland’s Salmond Pulls a Parizeau
While there was no cursing of “Money and the Ethnic Vote” after the Scots voted to keep the United Kingdom united, Scottish First Minister and leader of the separatist movement, Alex Salmond resigned his post. ...
My Lonely 7-Weeks Away from Canadian Politics
This summer I was offered a cushy job in the beautiful Quebec countryside. It was relaxing, with access to some amazing and oh-so-Canadian outdoor activities and, best of all, I was raking in the Benjamins (wel...
Minister Maxime Bernier Says Liberals Will Cause Separatism Referendum
"It's all their fault!" One could just see Minister of State Maxine Bernier (or a cartoon caricature of the man) shouting, jumping up and down on his commons seat, one finger pointed accusingly across the floor...
Obituary: Parti Quebecois 1968-2014 (life support in Quebec)
The ceremony is on Friday.Karen Arnold
Today, we bear witness to the passing of a pair of well-known entities from the Canadian political scene. First, we see the end in sight for the PARTI QUEBEC...