Sister Sage's Musings

A Politician Who Keeps Her Promise and How Long Will Pauline Marois and the PQ Last?

By ck, on September 23rd, 2012

Pauline Marois had a very busy first day of school, boys ‘n’ girls. After the first day school, by decree, La Marois has scrapped the proposed tuition hike for at least this year, struck the most contentious and punitive portions of Bill 78 (now Bill 12), issued a permanent moratorium on the production . . . → Read More: A Politician Who Keeps Her Promise and How Long Will Pauline Marois and the PQ Last?

Some Thoughts of the Quebec Election Aftermath

By ck, on September 6th, 2012

I waited to post on this subject because I was waiting to see ol’ Johnny Charest would resign or not. I confess that while the media was claiming to have “sources” from the inside saying he would go and others still who said he was gone, I wasn’t entirely sure he was going . . . → Read More: Some Thoughts of the Quebec Election Aftermath

Media Failures During Quebec Election Campaign

By ck, on September 2nd, 2012

The Grope and Fail has decided to endorse a CAQ / Liberal ‘agreement’ of sorts.

If we could wish anything for Quebec, it would be a minority alliance of the established Liberals and upstart CAQ, one that melds experience, daring and willingess to work with the rest of Canada on our shared challenges . . . → Read More: Media Failures During Quebec Election Campaign

Could Quebec Solidaire Obtain a Third Seat?

By ck, on September 1st, 2012

Well, boys ‘n’ girls, we know that co-leader of the Quebec Solidaire, Dr. Amir Khadir will maintain his seat in Mercier. Also, for a long time now, the near by riding of Gouin appeared to be a tight race between the Parti-Quebecois incumbent, Nicolas Girard and the other co-leader of Quebec Solidaire, Francoise . . . → Read More: Could Quebec Solidaire Obtain a Third Seat?

Stevie Spiteful Kisses and Makes Up With Lyin’ Brian and Premier Johnny-Boy And Who Would Wave the Maple Leaf Alongside Harper?

By ck, on June 23rd, 2012

It is indeed true, boys ‘n’ girls, Stevie Spiteful just added the unthinkable to his repertoire: grovelling to former foes: Lyin’ Brian Mulroney and Premier Johnny-Boy. Get this, boys ‘n’ girls, Stevie Spiteful is starting to care about La Belle Province these days. Oh my! I wonder why?

Stephen Harper held a secret . . . → Read More: Stevie Spiteful Kisses and Makes Up With Lyin’ Brian and Premier Johnny-Boy And Who Would Wave the Maple Leaf Alongside Harper?

Trying To Understand Politics In Quebec These Days–Part 1–Is Sovereignty Really Dead? The Potential Resurrection of Gilles Duceppe

By ck, on November 30th, 2011

I had heard nothing from the federalist media, particularly from those from the right who say nothing but sovereignty is dead in la belle province. The evidence they have? Well, some polls, which I do take with a grain of salt–the usual suspects–Leger Marketing. Sadly, that is all most Quebecers have to work . . . → Read More: Trying To Understand Politics In Quebec These Days–Part 1–Is Sovereignty Really Dead? The Potential Resurrection of Gilles Duceppe

Francois Legault Finally Announces Official Launch of His New Provincial Party–Coalition pour l’Avenir du Quebec Tomorrow

By ck, on November 13th, 2011

Well, boys ‘n’ girls, it looks like this is the moment many have been waiting for; the moment where Francois Legault’s fictitious party becomes a reality. He is to announce this tomorrow. It should be interesting to see how those same polls who had Legault on top, as a fictitious party, will have . . . → Read More: Francois Legault Finally Announces Official Launch of His New Provincial Party–Coalition pour l’Avenir du Quebec Tomorrow

Upcoming By-Election In Bonaventure is Something Quebec Voters Should Be Watching And Why I am Rooting for The Liberal Candidate

By ck, on November 10th, 2011

The by-election in the Gaspesie riding of Bonaventure will be held on December 5–less than a month from now. It’s a by-election, much like last year’s by-election in Kamouraska-Temiscouata, will be one to watch. The task at hand is to elect a successor to former natural resources minister and deputy premier, Nathalie Normandeau, . . . → Read More: Upcoming By-Election In Bonaventure is Something Quebec Voters Should Be Watching And Why I am Rooting for The Liberal Candidate

Trouble In Pequiste Paradise–This Time Over That White Elephant For a Non-Existent NHL Franchise

By ck, on June 7th, 2011

I always knew this would happen eventually. Perhaps not over that ridiculous proposed hockey amphitheatre of Regis Labeaume’s in Quebec City for the non-existent resurrection of the Quebec Nordiques, but I knew that despite Pauline Marois’s whopping 93% approval vote at her leadership review last April, that the knives would still be continuing . . . → Read More: Trouble In Pequiste Paradise–This Time Over That White Elephant For a Non-Existent NHL Franchise

“Parlons Quebec”–Sure, Let’s Talk Quebec–After April 15, Perhaps?

By ck, on April 10th, 2011

Lately, the Bloc Quebecois have been seeing their polling numbers drop by pretty much every polling firm these days. While they still hold a commanding lead, and 308.com’s last seat projections pretty much have the Bloc remaining in tact, with one gainp–Portneuf-Jacques-Cartier currently held by independent Conservative, Andre Arthur. So, why are the . . . → Read More: “Parlons Quebec”–Sure, Let’s Talk Quebec–After April 15, Perhaps?

Such Hilarity

By ck, on March 7th, 2011

Well, well, well. Stop the presses boys ‘n’ girls. Leger Marketing has come out with a new poll. It puts Francois Legault’s new ‘coalition’ at 34%-Pauline Marois’s Parti-Quebecois at 28% — Jean Charest’s Liberals at 18%–The right winged ADQ now at just 9% and the left winged Quebec Solidaire at 6%.

What’s hilarious . . . → Read More: Such Hilarity

Francois Legault Finally Launches His Manifesto After False Starts and Delays–Much Ado About, Well, Not Much??

By ck, on February 22nd, 2011

Once touted as “Force Quebec”, former Parti-Quebecois MNA, education and health minister and 2005 leadership hopeful, finally launched his ”centre-right” movement-manifesto yesterday, along with business man, Charles Sirois. They call themselves “Coalition pour l’Avenir du Quebec”–Coalition for the Future of Quebec. Here is the home page of their site, translated to English by . . . → Read More: Francois Legault Finally Launches His Manifesto After False Starts and Delays–Much Ado About, Well, Not Much??

CK’s Predictions For 2011 – Good, Bad and The Ugly

By ck, on December 31st, 2010

Some will be predictable. Some, many will chide me for being pessimistic; I call it realism, but anyway… These are my predictions. If any of my co-bloggers and contributors have any predictions, they’re strongly encouraged to do their own posts about them. It would be interesting indeed. Anyhow, on with the festivities as . . . → Read More: CK’s Predictions For 2011 – Good, Bad and The Ugly

“Stars” Shine in Federal By-Elections; Not So Much In Kamouraska-Temiscouata

By ck, on November 30th, 2010

Well, I noticed that a good many in Vaughan seem to prefer glitter over substance in voting in Robocop Fantino, but only by the slimmest of margins. Will this mean an early winter election? Could be, if Steve wants to ensure that Fantino run again…as mentioned before, I don’t see Fantino enjoying the . . . → Read More: “Stars” Shine in Federal By-Elections; Not So Much In Kamouraska-Temiscouata

Kamouraska-Temiscouata–The Quebec Version of Vaughan & Why Canadians Should Pay Attention To This By-Election Race–(UPDATE)

By ck, on November 29th, 2010

While Canadians are keeping an eye of the three federal by-election races happening today, particularly the hotly contested riding of Vaughan, there is a Quebec provincial by-election happening today as well–Kamouraska-Temiscouata. Like Vaughan, this by-election is also the test of leadership. The fate of premier Jean Charest and Parti-Quebecois leader, Pauline Marois will largely . . . → Read More: Kamouraska-Temiscouata–The Quebec Version of Vaughan & Why Canadians Should Pay Attention To This By-Election Race–(UPDATE)

OK, Pierre Curzi, Now You’ve Really Sunk To a New Height of Embarrassment! And Maybe Helped Harpercons In the Process!

By ck, on September 16th, 2010

When an ex-pat of twelve years who only recently returned from Japan a few months ago to somewhere in Ontario, far from the Francais Paranoiaque, gets wind of the leader of the opposition Parti Quebecois’s latest and perhaps most idiotic and embarrassing antics, I think my readers outside of Quebec can understand my . . . → Read More: OK, Pierre Curzi, Now You’ve Really Sunk To a New Height of Embarrassment! And Maybe Helped Harpercons In the Process!

Is Pauline Marois Lying or is She Being Shoved Out The Door By Gilles Duceppe?

By ck, on June 13th, 2010

Gilles Duceppe has been throwing a monkey wrench into the overpriced G8/G20 festivities by sending letters to world leaders promoting Quebec sovereignty.

“As I am sure you are aware, Quebec is a nation in its own right,” Duceppe wrote in the English version of the letter, dated June 9, 2010. “There is a . . . → Read More: Is Pauline Marois Lying or is She Being Shoved Out The Door By Gilles Duceppe?

Just a Question—Perhaps a Movement Outside Canada To Promote Quebec Sovereignty

By ck, on May 25th, 2010

I have heard many progressives outside of Quebec expressing preference to the Bloc Quebecois of all parties. I have heard a few who would seek refuge in a sovereign Quebec, should Steve get his majority, which is looking more and more likely these days.

In order for this to happen, obviously Quebec would . . . → Read More: Just a Question—Perhaps a Movement Outside Canada To Promote Quebec Sovereignty

A Fall Election? A Provincial One in Quebec, That Is

By ck, on May 17th, 2010

If Pauline Marois has her way we could well be going to the polls come as soon as this Fall, or maybe even late this summer.

Yes, Jean Charest has a majority and has until 2013 to call an election. However, after ousting Tony Tomassi and the potential for more to go either . . . → Read More: A Fall Election? A Provincial One in Quebec, That Is

Atta Boy Gilles! Now, Watch the Harpercons’ Knickers Bunch Up!

By ck, on March 22nd, 2010

It would seem that since yesterday, Gilles Duceppe referring to those involved with the Quebec Sovereignty movement as ‘Resistants’, thus supposedly comparing themselves to the French Freedom Fighters in WWII, is splashed all over the news; it seems to be coming a close second after health care reform passed last night.

Even hacks . . . → Read More: Atta Boy Gilles! Now, Watch the Harpercons’ Knickers Bunch Up!