I had the pleasure of interviewing Toronto Star National Affairs columnist Chantal Hébert regarding her recent book French Kiss
Topics included why the 10 seats the Conservatives won in 2006 were so important, how the Liberals became, in effect, the Ontario party, should there be a progressive merger and could they shed their centralist ways and how is the current Quebec election affecting Stephen Harper's election plans.
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Excellent!!! A coup ..thanks.
Chantal is certainly in favour of de-centralization and a return to the BNA act; that makes any differences I’ve usually had with her views now become academic. Let the provinces compete on social programs.
I’m delighted to hear she thinks no matter what happens in the Québec election that we aren’t looking at a referendum.
Posted by nomdenet | March 13, 2007 5:15 PM
Posted on March 13, 2007 17:15
Hebert is an astute political commentator. I think she is right on the money with her assessment of the debate last nite. However, I can’t believe that Quebecers would throw out Charest for a neophyte like Dumont or a PQ party that has a weak leader and who is promising a referendum. I think Quebecers are more politically astute than that. Charest may have not reduced taxes like he said he would do but he had a formidable foe in the union movement in Quebec and a population who wants all of the social programs they can get. Well one does not get those type of programs while reducing taxes. Mr. Charest for all of his attributes is not a magician. Quebecers should look carefully at their options and choose the leader with proven experience.
Posted by hollinm | March 14, 2007 2:43 PM
Posted on March 14, 2007 14:43
Good Job Greg, I am very proud of you. Great job of interviewing. Love and respect you lots.
Posted by Veronica Vito | March 17, 2007 11:16 PM
Posted on March 17, 2007 23:16
For the record that is my Mom. Thanks Mom.
Posted by Greg Staples | March 18, 2007 3:23 PM
Posted on March 18, 2007 15:23