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 …
ANALYSIS: Fréchette sets priorities for the assembly’s 17 remaining sitting days
ANALYSIS: Fréchette sets priorities for the assembly’s 17 remaining sitting days Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com After a presentation by Lt.‐Gov. Manon Jeannotte, Christine Fréchette, appearing in the National Assembly for the …
COMMENTARY: Let’s name the RSEQ hockey trophy the Guy-Chouinard Cup
COMMENTARY: Let’s name the RSEQ hockey trophy the Guy-Chouinard Cup Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com The Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) which supervises primary and secondary school, CEGEP and university …
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 …
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 …
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 …
ANALYSIS: With all the leaders in the starting blocks, election campaign has started
ANALYSIS: With all the leaders in the starting blocks, election campaign has started Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com Freshly sworn-in Premier Christine Fréchette met with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa on …
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 …
COMMENTARY: Who was Paul Sauvé? A brief history of brief Quebec premierships
COMMENTARY: Who was Paul Sauvé? A brief history of brief Quebec premierships Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Some Quebecers of a certain (advancing) age would be familiar with the historical importance of …
COMMENTARY: Canadian company a world leader in t-shirts and now brassieres
COMMENTARY: Canadian company a world leader in t-shirts and now brassieres Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Your scribe is a humble man with very simple needs. For example, when beseeched for birthday …