For this last column before Christmas, I dress up as Santa Claus, climb into my sleigh and visit the chimneys of some of our elected officials. And I have a bit of fun…
François Legault
Archive photo, Stevens LeBlanc
A parachute. During his annual review, the Prime Minister jokingly asked Santa Claus for a compass. Not dumb. But now I'm giving him a parachute. He needs to slow his party's free fall, get back on his feet and focus on a few well-understood priorities.
Justin Trudeau
AFP
No Christmas present for him. Too risky to offend a minority or the Commission on Rights and Freedoms. It will be more of a gift in December. A multi-colored, inclusive, gender-neutral dog, made from organic, fair trade, and environmentally friendly materials, in a gender-neutral, non-profit factory.
Pierre Poilievre
Photo agency QMI, PASCAL HUOT
One bitcoin. It's going to cost me dearly… Bitcoin is up! Bad luck Pierre, just as his video became popular, the cryptocurrency hit bottom. Note that the Conservative leader doesn't talk about it anymore anyway. He is more cautious at the gates of power.
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon
Photo Stevens LeBlanc
A deck of cards. Of course, I give him a deck of 48 cards… without the kings. We've known since the Oath Crisis that he doesn't like kings. Unless the extent of his popularity makes him dream of becoming King of Quebec!
Eric Girard
Photo Stevens LeBlanc
The remaining four kings of the PSPP card game. He loves kings! He has to hope that the Los Angeles Kings will be generous with fans and young hockey players to make the competitive event a success, at least locally in Quebec.
Bernard Drainville
Archive photo, QMI Agency
A karaoke machine. He confessed to us his passion for karaoke and at the same time his attachment to the Cowboys Fringants by taking the risk of singing at a public event. Bravo for the humility. A nice moment. Still a little uneasy… The presence of Marc Hervieux at the event would have been a useful support.
Steven Guilbeault
Archive photo, Stevens LeBlanc
A Hulk outfit. Not always green, that would be unbearable in his role as the environment minister of an oil-producing country. But green from time to time when it shocks the planet. And in politics, it never hurts to take your shirt off every now and then.
Peter Fitzgibbon
Archive photo, QMI Agency
A remote-controlled electric car. I'll take care of buying him a nice motorcycle worthy of his great BMW motorcycle. But I don't provide batteries. I heard he has some in his pipeline. The batteries just shouldn't cost so much that we decide to leave the car in the box!
Gabriel Nadeau Dubois
Photo Stevens LeBlanc
A box of 1000 books by Catherine Dorion. The former Quebec Solidaire member hasn't skimped on her bill collection. Gabriel will be able to experience double satisfaction from his gift. He will benefit from the lovely warmth of the fireplace. And he will laugh quietly when he thinks of these copies that no one will read.
Bruno Marchand
Stevens LeBlanc / Le Journal de Québec
An electric train. Pooh! Too easy, this one.
Merry Christmas to everyone!!!