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Dec 6, 2024 | 
montrealgazette.com | Robert Libman
His comments trying to belittle Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is negotiating with Donald Trump on our behalf, compromise our position. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentPierre Poilievre can see his Christmas present, an election victory, perfectly gift-wrapped sitting right there under the tree.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
montrealgazette.com | Jordan Zivitz |Robert Libman
It's the latest example of how François Legault the politician keeps getting in the way of François Legault the economist. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentQuebec has always been fortunate to have premiers with considerable substance and intelligence.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
montrealgazette.com | Jordan Zivitz |Robert Libman
Featuring prominently in last weekend's policy convention, the idea creates an unnecessary target on the party’s back during a period when it needs to rebuild. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentThe Flying Wallendas are a family of daredevil performers who for generations have done high-wire balancing acts without a safety net.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
montrealgazette.com | Robert Libman
The prime minister has some fences to mend with the once and future U.S. president, who has called Trudeau “two-faced” and a “far-left lunatic.”Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
montrealgazette.com | Robert Libman
Advertisement 1The premier's reasoned position and understanding of this complex issue should be an opportunity for him to belittle Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon’s credibility. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentToo often, politicians act hastily for political gain, with a knee-jerk reaction in response to events or a media firestorm.
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Oct 26, 2024 | 
montrealgazette.com | Robert Libman
With so much diversity in they city's classrooms, ensuring secularism requires sensitivity, curriculum oversight and monitoring. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentThe Coalition Avenir Québec government continues to struggle with understanding, or perhaps accepting, the reality that Montreal is very different than the rest of Quebec.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
montrealgazette.com | Sponsored SponsoredUndo |Robert Libman
Advertisement 1If the Bloc succeeds in gaining concessions, it undermines the party's raison d’être by demonstrating the benefits of Quebec being part of the Canadian federation. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content“Politics makes for strange bedfellows” is a common maxim, apparently adapted from a similar line in Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
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Oct 13, 2024 | 
montrealgazette.com | Robert Libman
Advertisement 1It might not be all bad news for the premier, with the latest poll showing just how fickle Quebec voters can be — two years to an election. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content“Une autre tuile qui tombe sur la tête” (another tile falling on one’s head) is a French expression signalling yet another setback to an already bad situation.
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Oct 5, 2024 | 
montrealgazette.com | Robert Libman
Advertisement 1If apathy prevails, the CAQ government could use a low turnout to its advantage. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentIn the first week of November, an important election is taking place. Yes, much of the world will be watching what happens south of the border, but for Quebec’s English-speaking community, another important vote is coming.
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Sep 28, 2024 | 
montrealgazette.com | Robert Libman
While anglo angst persists, the political circumstances today are very different for minority-rights groups. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentThis past Wednesday marked 35 years since the surprising Quebec election night breakthrough of the Equality Party.
