The report, titled “Assert, Unite, Thrive,” is a hodgepodge of platitudes and self-evident ideas and suggests the party presents a “reaffirmation project” for Quebec for renewal. And a Quebec constitution that would “explicitly state the values and identity of Quebec.” Wow! It’s strong in ketchup.
The document goes even further. He also proposes “the adoption of an interculturality law that establishes the principles and conditions on which the integration of newcomers, the development of cultural diversity and coexistence are based.” Words that mean nothing. Otherwise it would favor the Anglo ethnic groups even more.
But don’t worry, it’s just nonsense. The report will not even be binding on the future leader of the PLQ.
After helping shape the restructuring plan, André Pratte closed the door on a run for the leadership. Phew! Liberals need to breathe.
Jean Charest, who was consulted, said he was “impressed” by the report. The former prime minister says he still sees himself in the PLQ. This shows that this party is still extremely dangerous for the future of Quebec.
The Quebec Liberal Party is a unique formation. His federalist orthodoxy gave birth to, through rejection, both the PQ, the ADQ and the CAQ. In addition to the Anglo ethnic groups, he has so far been able to count on a mafia clique and a collection of businessmen, opportunists and French-speaking schemers. You’re giving up now: you can’t make any more money with the PLQ!
Liberal Party vs. Equality Party
One problem for the party is that many of its French-speaking supporters simply no longer want to be active there. Are they ashamed to work for a group so explicitly dedicated to defending and promoting ideas that run counter to the interests of the French-speaking majority?
Like its federal Siamese brother, with which it shares much of its executives and activists, it can count on an unbreakable voter base on the island of Montreal, in Laval and in the Outaouais.
But the PLQ must be careful. His attempts to seduce French-speaking Quebecers risk alienating his Anglo-ethnic electorate, even if they are essentially trite nonsense. Balarama Holness lurks nearby. After his recent electoral setback, he can’t wait to get back into politics. His uninhibited and partitionist anti-Quebec speech is in line with the expectations of Liberal voters. By attracting the French-speaking majority, will the PLQ anger its hardline base enough to revive the “Equality Party”?
Liberals: Be patient
As I have written before, the possibility of achieving independence is becoming increasingly uncertain due to the combined effect of mass immigration and the aging of the population. Well done, Justin Trudeau! The number of French-speaking Quebecers is decreasing and they are getting older. No aging people are the cause of major political upheavals. Old people watch history go by, but they don’t make it.
This now seems to be our fate unless we respond to the silent withering away of our nationality.
We must hope that one day, during a political crisis, the three “patriotic” parties will come together in a “grand coalition” based on a common referendum and/or a constitutional program. The impending conflicts with the federal government and the anti-Quebec hatred in the “rest of Canada” speak in favor of such a temporary coalition.
