Month: April, 2008

Casual Québec-bashing yet again: how bizarre can it really get?

April 14, 2008 (09:44) | Canada, Quebec, Politics | 2 Comments | french

Earlier this month, Conservative MP Jean-Pierre Blackburn mused publicly about eventually re-opening the constitution to accomodate Québec. Whatever strategic motivations were being played out, it sure provoked a slew of reactions in the english language media, including the Liberal blogosphere, where comments ranged from the prudently constructive to the openly hostile. I was rather troubled, […]

One more vote

April 1, 2008 (11:08) | Canada, Quebec, Politics | No Comments | french

A bit of federal politics now. Well, believe it or not, I finally decided I would vote for my own party in the next federal election, whenever it happens, although I’m hoping that our usual Québec-bashing factions - here’s a typical example but nothing personal here; everybody’s entitled to their view, and mine isn’t any […]