Quebec Election

thankyougrandma

On march 26, Quebecers will go on provincial election.

Jean Charest's "Liberals" are ahead in the polls so far. (center right federalist)

Andre Boisclair "Parti Québécois" are second in the polls so far. (center sovereignist)

Mario Dumont "Action Démocratique" are third in the polls so far. (right federalist)

I know it's not interesting for everyone, but Canadians should pay attention, Parti Québecois are running on a referendum promise if they are elected, which would lead to a 2009-2010 referendum for the sovereignty of the Quebec territory. Of course it's far from done, they don't have much chance to win the election.

even flow?

Can the Bloc come up with a new platform to run on? I mean the seperation issue is a little stale. Suck it up and be glad us Anglos let you stay.


Should all of Canada not have a vote to keep you around and not just the one province?

Hey I'm all for your seperation if that is what all 100% of the people living in the province want. But as a comedian pointed out the other day. The Indians don't get half of the effort put into them as Quebec. Some truth to that in a big way.

thankyougrandma

even flow? wrote:

Can the Bloc come up with a new platform to run on? I mean the seperation issue is a little stale. Suck it up and be glad us Anglos let you stay.


Should all of Canada not have a vote to keep you around and not just the one province?

Hey I'm all for your seperation if that is what all 100% of the people living in the province want. But as a comedian pointed out the other day. The Indians don't get half of the effort put into them as Quebec. Some truth to that in a big way.

Well the Bloc is another thing, since they're sovereignist and can't make sovereignty, so i can certainly understand why some say they're useless, although it's different for the PQ, they make it an election issue so if they're elected, citizens will know what to expect. They've even put a huge "OUI" on their campaingn sign, so there's no ambiguity there, as oppose to the Bloc.

As for the "Canada should also vote" argument, no it's up to Quebecers to decide of their own fate, not Canadians. This is base on international accord that Canada signed btw, and there's no Canadian law that prevent secession of the territory, as i believe there is in the USA.

Although Canadian have a word to say when it comes to the Canadian constitution, and so far they've refused to include Quebec in the constitution when the occasion was there (meech, charlottetown). That's the old paradox of Quebec, don't want to separate, but unable to be accepted in the Canadian constitution.

As for Native, it's up to them to do what they have to do, Quebec's fight for independance is very old, it's up to the native to fight for their own IF they want it, but it doesn't change anything to Quebec's sovereignty, i mean sovereignist don't have to stop their fight, just to wait for first nations to decide of what they want to do, it's a non sense in my opinion. It's two different topic that can be... who can i say... going at the same time, one cause doesn't make the other disappear. If there's someone to blame for the Natives cause, it's not the sovereignist but the Canadian govt.

even flow?

thankyougrandma wrote:

Well the Bloc is another thing, since they're sovereignist and can't make sovereignty, so i can certainly understand why some say they're useless, although it's different for the PQ, they make it an election issue so if they're elected, citizens will know what to expect. They've even put a huge "OUI" on their campaingn sign, so there's no ambiguity there, as oppose to the Bloc.

As for the "Canada should also vote" argument, no it's up to Quebecers to decide of their own fate, not Canadians. This is base on international accord that Canada signed btw, and there's no Canadian law that prevent secession of the territory, as i believe there is in the USA.

Although Canadian have a word to say when it comes to the Canadian constitution, and so far they've refused to include Quebec in the constitution when the occasion was there (meech, charlottetown). That's the old paradox of Quebec, don't want to separate, but unable to be accepted in the Canadian constitution.

As for Native, it's up to them to do what they have to do, Quebec's fight for independance is very old, it's up to the native to fight for their own IF they want it, but it doesn't change anything to Quebec's sovereignty, i mean sovereignist don't have to stop their fight, just to wait for first nations to decide of what they want to do, it's a non sense in my opinion. It's two different topic that can be... who can i say... going at the same time, one cause doesn't make the other disappear. If there's someone to blame for the Natives cause, it's not the sovereignist but the Canadian govt.

I hear ya bro. Just giving you a hard time as surferdude isn't around.

So what is the Quebec thought on the fact that Gilles used to want seperation and now says it may have been a flash in the pan thought? Is he going to lead the Liberals back to glory in the province?

thankyougrandma

even flow? wrote:

I hear ya bro. Just giving you a hard time as surferdude isn't around.

So what is the Quebec thought on the fact that Gilles used to want seperation and now says it may have been a flash in the pan thought? Is he going to lead the Liberals back to glory in the province?

yeah this surferdude is always hiding when i call for a fight

You should point me out what you're talking about for Gilles Duceppe, i'm 99,9 sure he's still a sovereignist, and i'm 100% sure that Bloc (federal) organizers are working with PQ (provincial) organizers for this provincial election. Hehe, 110% sure

thankyougrandma

PQ wants international support right away for independent Quebec if elected.

Canadian Press
Published: Tuesday, March 06, 2007

ST-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU, Que. (CP) - Andre Boisclair is planning to seek international support for an independent Quebec right away - even before a third referendum would be held - if his Parti Quebecois wins the March 26 provincial election.

Boisclair said Tuesday he doesn't plan to wait for the referendum itself or eventual negotiations with the federal government if the sovereigntist forces were to win an independence vote. "The message will be clear and it will be well conveyed to the international community," Boisclair told a news conference, he said, adding he would start the process right after gaining power.

The PQ leader also said he envisions an orderly transition to a sovereign Quebec.

"I am not at all worried about the day after a referendum," he said.

Boisclair, who was campaigning today in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, south of Montreal, initially questioned why he was being asked about a referendum and noted he's campaigning for the provincial election.

The PQ's program calls for a referendum as soon as possible if the party forms the next government.

Boisclair also gave his approval to a decision by radio chain Corus Quebec to keep a host off the air after he said the PQ looks like a "club of fags."

"If this is the case, I was right to have confidence in Quebecers."

The PQ leader announced help for young families with children with an interest-free loan of up to $18,000 over 10 years to help them buy their first home.

Also on Tuesday, Liberal Premier Jean Charest had to speak up for one of his candidates who said recently that not all healthy Quebecers need a family doctor.

In Gatineau, in southwestern Quebec, Charest said he wants people to have access to a doctor when needed and that health-care is his party's No. 1 priority.

© The Canadian Press 2007

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