Jean Charest

The ugly side of things – Canada Post, IRB, undead premiers…

August 18, 2011 Politics

This day has been a study in things that have gone wrong in Canada. These are not new problems, but ones that ordinary and right-thinking Canadians have known about for some time, while certain less reasonable groups have always done their best to sweep them under the rug.

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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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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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