Corruption

Quebec government wants to control journalists to cover up its dirty deeds

August 28, 2011 Media

Most Canadians knew it long before a Canadian magazine revealed the hard truth: Quebec is Canada’s most corrupt province. In federal politics, it has always been Quebeckers that were caught with brown envelopes and engaged in all manner of vile and corrupt practices. In recent times, for example, no federal government has been more corrupt [...]

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Round-up: Crumbling bridges, irate bank customers, an unemployed mayor, and a word about your laundry

March 17, 2011 Business

Québec’s infrastructure crumbling Infrastructure in Québec has been crumbling and collapsing. The potholes in the streets of Montréal or Québec City are (in)famous, and who could forget the disastrous collapse of an overpass not long ago?

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Charest has caused enough damage – time for him to leave

February 16, 2011 Politics

Québec premier Jean Charest has been in hot water for close to two years. Ever since proof surfaced of his Liberal party being connected to organized crime, as well as a host of other illicit actions, such as bribery and appointments of special friends and party donors, Charest has steadfastly denied any allegations, but also [...]

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A new broom called Nenshi

November 11, 2010 Politics

Bill Gates and Frank Stronach are two men who built their companies from scratch and turned them into corporate success stories. They sweated it and toiled and are now free to enjoy the fruits of their labour. Whatever compensation they negotiated for themselves is theirs to keep and enjoy, and they can spend their money [...]

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The truth hurts but Québec really is the most corrupt province

September 25, 2010 Politics

Today’s Europe is a reflection of centuries of strife, war and conflict. Much of what passes for governance today is the product of corruption, crime and intrigue practised by monarchs and statesmen throughout the long history of the Old Continent. If you think that Europe has learned from its past mistakes and become a mature [...]

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Québec: The Sicily of the North?

August 30, 2010 Politics

Capos. Cosa Nostra. Omertà. Pizzo. Compare. Just some of the things the Italian Mafia is known for, but Québec society, business and politics as well as labour unions seem to share in some of that Italian “tradition”. Unfortunately, it is no exaggeration at all to make that Italian connection, because the Italian mafia is heavily [...]

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The day that ended Ignatieff’s dream of becoming PM

July 22, 2010 Politics

Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff might just as well pack his bags and move back to Harvard University now. His dream of becoming Canada’s next prime minister is gone, kaput. After today, just about anyone can see the attack ads the Conservatives will be running in the next election campaign: they will feature prominent footage of [...]

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