Originally Posted by jimf (Post 10268091)

Also interesting that such a supposedly progressive and cultured place has taken until 2012 to elect a female premier.

Originally Posted by Lemonfish (Post 10267933)

I find the bile spewed against the province on this forum kind of interesting.

I wonder whether the people making sweeping and derogatory comments have traveled much in Quebec or have friends there? Or have just read some newspapers.

For most people coming from Europe, I'd argue that the political spectrum in Quebec is much more similar to what you'd see in other social democracies than the right-wing approach in the US and even some parts of Canada.

I personally find Quebec has a positive influence on Canada in a whole series of ways, from culture to a benign political effect. The TV shows are often better too.

Originally Posted by Souvy (Post 10267586)

The QC view seems to be "integrate or f**k off". The official standpoint elsewhere may be lamer.

Originally Posted by Souvy (Post 10265165)

Apart from the rather unfortunate shooting, last night was pretty good.

The PQ scraped in with a minority government and a share of the vote that was only fractionally higher than the Liberals. It can't do anything without the backing of the Liberals or the CAQ, so separation and dodgy immigration policies are now off the table.

Originally Posted by Steve_ (Post 10269290)

Then Québec would become a sideshow.

Originally Posted by Steve_ (Post 10269344)

They've passed until the tories lose power. The Liberals need votes in Québec so they pander to them (how many Liberal PMs have come from there) and the NDP need them even more now too.

So that means Québec dominates left-wing politics in Canada.

I'd say vote tory, but you live in Calgary. :lol:

Originally Posted by jimf (Post 10269368)

Harper is probably the biggest winner out of the Quebec election.....

http://www.calgarysun.com/2012/09/05...t-take-pq-bait