
So the results are in and the PQ under Pauline Marois has won. ( Currently PQ-56 LIB-48 CAV-19 QS-2
Sure they have replaced Jean Charest and his government but only by the slimmest of margins ( Charest himself lost his seat)
Marois becomes the first female Premier of Quebec.
However the numbers of tonight are no resounding endorsement of the PQ, nor are they a mandate for a referendum.
That idea is pretty much dead.
With the CAQ winning 18 seats and pledging not to discuss referendums or federalism for 10 years coupled with the Liberal Party snapping at her heels, Marois’s wings have been clipped.
Tonight’s result is simply a statement by the people of Quebec that it’s time for a change.
With the two opposition parties in a position to topple the new government, Marois will have to stay in line.
I think the CAQ are the big winners and actually hold the balance of power with their 18-20 seats depending upon final numbers.
They have the most to gain from any Marois shenanigans if the folks in Quebec choose to dial-up real change the next time. They will have to be at the top of their game to look like a government in waiting.
By my count ( I have history watching over me) the PQ government should last about 2.5 years giving the Liberal Party a short time to find a new leader. Given Charest’s loss of his seat and the hunt for his replacement, I would expect no BS from them either. ( This is a tough assignment for the Liberals given that there seems to be no heir apparent waiting in the wings.
Unless..is this where the savior Trudeau will step up to the plate?
Rumors are that he will run federally but will this give him cause for thought and a graceful way to bow out of federal politics?
What do you think of the results out of Quebec tonight?
I think trudeau should come to BC an take over the liebral party here. Than in a few months we can vote him out and that should put a stop to this farce once and for all.trudeau (the elder) did as much harm to Canada as dummy has done for BC.
As for the pq win at the first threat regarding separation Canada should say no problem just repay all the loans and we part as friends and don’t let the border slap you on the backside on your way out.
As for any first nation land allow them full ownership and they can collect rent from quebec
As a Quebecor, I am horrified that this racist, fascist, hateful individual was elected. She is Hitler in women’s clothing and if she had her way, everyone other than the pur laine would wearing a star of David in preparation for ethnic cleansing.
As a Canadian, I think it’s a sad state of affairs to know that someone who would like to flush the Charter of Rights and Freedoms down the toilet – has so many supporters.
I cannot wait until I am in a position to leave this oppressive environment and enjoy the same rights as every other Canadian living outside of Quebec borders. The Federal Government stands by and allows the rights of Quebecors to diminish and degrade, and that’s a whole other travesty.
I feel as though Quebec should be left to the French, and I say that without anger, and as a bilingual resident. The toxic atmosphere here is wearing me down, and I surrender.
Vivre le Québec libre, la paix pour tout le monde.
RoC can rely on PM Stephen Harper’s integrity and political shrewdness on the issue of national unity. With minimal English on the cue ball, Stephen Harper can run the table, sink the separatist threat, and then leave Marois behind the 8 ball. Mulcair cannot server two masters. It is either a national NDP coast to coast, with clear federalist intentions; or it is a policy pact with the Pequiste.
She is off to a great start, with shots being fired, one person killed, and a fire at the back of the building.
Only in Quebec!