Here are the elected officials or political party leaders who stood out for the right or wrong reasons in the last week.
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, PQ
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Experts question his economic forecasts for a sovereign Quebec. But with its first-year budget, the PQ occupied media space in inverse proportion to its number of deputies, while angering François Legault, who was forced to play Captain Canada. PSPP was well prepared. He has to laugh quietly.
François Legault, CAQ
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Sir, he had invited Jean Charest to the inauguration of the Romaine and paid him his respects. How could he turn his coat around to say this week that there is nothing “more insulting than being called Jean Charest”? An unwarranted lack of respect for a former Prime Minister.
Pierre Fitzgibbon, Samuel Poulin, CAQ
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It took some time, but at least the energy minister called for an investigation by the Competition Bureau and summoned gasoline retailers because there was evidence of unusually high prices in Quebec. Vigilant, the member for Beauce-Sud, got the ball rolling by calling for an investigation into his sector last summer.
Christian Dubé, CAQ
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Despite the enormous pressure from the six former prime ministers, he worked to preserve the independence of foundations and research funds without neglecting the core of his reform. She must remain focused on her desire to break down the silo management that is less than optimal for citizen services.
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Jean discovers… Abitibi
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As soon as he was appointed head of the region, Labor Minister Jean Boulet flew to Abitibi. He met with prefects, community organizations and other chambers of commerce on Monday to familiarize himself with the region, without a local representative at the Council of Ministers table.
Where is GND?
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Most of the time, the leaders are present at the morning press conferences of the opposition parties. This week the GND gave in to its deputies, particularly Andrés Fontecilla, who did not give a press review. Lack of preparation? Like a difficult session for those in solidarity…
