COMMENTARY: CAQ dithering on Quebec’s tramway spiked cost of system
COMMENTARY: CAQ dithering on Quebec’s tramway spiked cost of system Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com “A 10-year campaign to equip Quebec City with a modern urban transit system reached a milestone on …
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COMMENTARY: Canada has a history of inconclusive referendums
COMMENTARY: Canada has a history of inconclusive referendums Peter Black peter@qctonline.com This country has a proud tradition of referendums that produce inconclusive results. Perhaps the most obvious example would be …
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COMMENTARY: It’s OK to cheer for les Canadiens and not be a fan
COMMENTARY: It’s OK to cheer for les Canadiens and not be a fan Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com So, as of this writing, the Montreal Canadiens are still contenders for the Stanley …
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COMMENTARY: Fréchette’s rebate offer is modest break from ‘unwelcome tax’
COMMENTARY: Fréchette’s rebate offer is modest break from ‘unwelcome tax’ Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com According to Statistics Canada, each year between 175,000 and 200,000 Quebecers move from one residence to another …
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COMMENTARY: Notwithstanding clause never meant to be such a handy tool
COMMENTARY: Notwithstanding clause never meant to be such a handy tool Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com It was just a strange coincidence. On the same day as the new premier of Quebec …
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COMMENTARY: Will PSPP answer questions about ‘the question’ during upcoming campaign?
COMMENTARY: Will PSPP answer questions about ‘the question’ during upcoming campaign? Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com When the provincial election campaign begins – what’s that? It’s already started? – one of the …
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COMMENTARY: After flap over Simon’s lack of French, Carney will name bilingual GG
COMMENTARY: After flap over Simon’s lack of French, Carney will name bilingual GG Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com It haunts us still. During his nine-year tenure, former prime minister Justin Trudeau made …
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COMMENTARY: Carney likely to join handful of prime ministers who met the moment
COMMENTARY: Carney likely to join handful of prime ministers who met the moment Peter Black peter@qctonline.com The first anniversary of Mark Carney’s April 28 election victory is approaching. The fact …
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COMMENTARY: Twenty-five years ago, party defectors created the Bloc Québecois
COMMENTARY: Twenty-five years ago, party defectors created the Bloc Québecois Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Floor-crossing in Canadian politics is so common it’s surprising the parties a member has bolted from can …
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COMMENTARY: Speaking of aliens, what ever happened to the Raëlians?
COMMENTARY: Speaking of aliens, what ever happened to the Raëlians? Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com If former U.S. president Barack Obama says aliens are real, smart folks should listen up. On the …
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