At least one week for the leadership of the Congress of Democratic Action Quebec (ADQ), which will crown the new leader of the party on October 18 in Quebec, I am ready to announce what will be my choice.
The race was long. Very long. In recent months I have had occasion to observe, listen and meet candidates. The decision I am announcing today was long thought because it will have a particular impact on the future of the party which I decided to devote all my time in 2007.
Early in the race I was looking for the "messiah" who ADQ come out of the torpor that afflicts the afflicted and which ever since the 2008 election. I have never found such a "messiah" or among the declared candidates, nor in any ADQ. Such a person simply does not exist. What do you want, nobody is perfect! Thus, considering the lack of clear consensus, I proceeded by elimination to determine what would be the best choice for the ADQ.
After careful consideration, I came to the conclusion that only Christian Lévesque shows the personality and ideas for the return strength of the ADQ and what, in the coming elections in 2012.
I therefore propose to follow the process of elimination that I made to come to the conclusion that I present to you today. Note that I'm still not set on my second choice. It will be seen by Sunday ...
First eliminated: Gilles Taillon
Many have criticized him for being a master of the program ADQ in 2008, a program that led the party straight to defeat, the memory is still fresh in ADQ memory. But let's not forget he was also the prime contractor for the 2007 program, a program - it will be remembered - had boosted ADQ troops to heights hitherto undreamed. It may lack a little charisma, certainly, but Gilles Taillon has a good reputation within the population, an advantage that the other two candidates do not necessarily, at least not as much as him.
Like many Quebecers, I have a deep respect for Gilles Taillon. A few years ago, he could make a good leader for the ADQ. In my case, Mr. Hofman's disease, although very sad, has been a decisive factor that forces me to put me in spite of the candidacy of Gilles Taillon aside. I say no more, but you can very well imagine you the ins and outs of such health problems for a party leader.
With all my respect for Gilles Taillon, I think it should withdraw from the race before the end to focus on treatments for his illness. It would only unnecessarily dividing the vote, whereas it is possible that he resign prematurely from his position as head if the disease were to take over ...
I take this opportunity to wish a speedy recovery Mr. Taillon and especially good luck to him and his family.
eliminated Second: Éric Caire
Arrogant and sometimes even aggressive, Eric Cairo gave the outset the tone of his campaign during the first debate of the race organized by the Youth Commission. The remainder of the season - we will remember - was held in the image of the first debate: chaotic and negative across the board. Where is the great debate of ideas as expected? Cairo, as Taillon, has a large share responsibilities in the ridiculous and shameful turn has made our first leadership race. How much more support this we did he lose? We can not say exactly, but the disastrous results of the election in Rousseau, who ran largely in the heart of the controversy Cairo / Taillon, are more eloquent.
Universal access to education: non-negotiable!
Returning to that first debate of August. Eric Cairo was then endorsed the proposals of the CDJ, including that on the increase to extreme levels and university tuition fees. In one of its many episodes of excitement to the day, Eric Cairo sometimes aggressive, sometimes edgy, but still disrespectful to his opponents (as denounced including Gilles Taillon following the debate) and Christian Levesque apostrophized:
"Because I pay for yours too, would have had to answer the aspiring chef Levesque!
we selecting families in which we naissons? Les enfants de Christian Lévesque devraient-ils être pénalisés dans leurs études parce que leur père a réussi, parce qu’il est ‘’riche’’, comme dirait Éric Caire sur un ton accusateur? Comme si réussir était une maladie! Depuis trop longtemps au Québec, la réussite financière est découragée, le legs de l’Église catholique dominante d’autrefois se faisant encore ressentir... Mais nous sommes aux XXIe siècle, bon sang! Et le candidat Caire, avec sa vision d’une monde révolu, dépassé, semble tout droit sorti d’un film des années 50.
Vous l’aurez deviné, I'm right, I totally disagree with the positions of Eric Cairo in financing post-secondary.
At a time when our companies and our governments are forced to spend to the tune of millions to bring in experts and graduates around the world, would it not normal that we thought rather invest that money in the OUR future youth?
We can not quantify how much a graduate can bring to the company after receiving his certificate. Certainly, it is that ultimately, after more than forty years sur le marché du travail, un diplômé moyen aura sans doute rapporté beaucoup plus, monétairement ou non, que ce que la collectivité aura investi dans sa formation au départ, intérêts inclus. L’argent que notre gouvernement ‘’dépense’’ en éducation n’est en fait rien de moins qu’un investissement à long terme. Quelques mesures de rétention de nos diplômés tels le contrat d’études (où l’étudiant garantit qu’il demeurera au Québec pendant les X années suivant la complétion de ses études) et une rémunération compétitive de nos professionnels suffiraient à assurer le gouvernement and the Quebec taxpayers that''investment''will be profitable. But the candidate
Cairo has not opted for this choice. Desiring to further rattle the cage''''Quebecers rather than help them help themselves, Eric Cairo is a line on the knowledge economy, an idea that many voters have acceded to the nation out of his past''cheap labor''. Addressing education - and post-secondary education at that - is tackling the future of Quebec that is to renounce all future generations have at its disposal all the tools necessary for their success as expected. I am willing to adhere to the principle of user pays (in some case) and low-fat diet in state spending, but accessibility to education is a sacrifice I am not prepared to do to the good of our nation. The private sector is already there for those who can afford to pay. The public, it is there for those who have not had the same chance as the latter. If we pay everyone, the principle of equality Opportunities - allow me the expression - just eat a slap ...
Eric Cairo and Mario Dumont: Tweedledee, Tweedledum ...
Eric Cairo itself as the champion team. Let me laugh!
To those who were disappointed by the lack of listening and openness of the former leader, I would simply say that the "background" of Mr. Cairo is much the same as the new flagship V-host: is a strong personality that will occupy all the media attention, leaving once again very little room for the team surroundings. Elect another "Mario" crystallize public opinion the idea that the ADQ is the party of one man.
We need a better leader than the last. A true leader is distinguished by his ability to surround himself with competent and credible people, in short, a real team for Quebec. I sincerely do not believe that Eric Cairo is the person that we need for that.
My choice: Christian Levesque
Early in the race I was looking for the "messiah" who ADQ come out of the torpor that afflicts the afflicted and which ever since the 2008 election. I have never found such a "messiah" or among the declared candidates, nor in any ADQ. Such a person simply does not exist. What do you want, nobody is perfect! Thus, considering the lack of clear consensus, I proceeded by elimination to determine what would be the best choice for the ADQ.
After careful consideration, I came to the conclusion that only Christian Lévesque shows the personality and ideas for the return strength of the ADQ and what, in the coming elections in 2012.
I therefore propose to follow the process of elimination that I made to come to the conclusion that I present to you today. Note that I'm still not set on my second choice. It will be seen by Sunday ...
First eliminated: Gilles Taillon
Many have criticized him for being a master of the program ADQ in 2008, a program that led the party straight to defeat, the memory is still fresh in ADQ memory. But let's not forget he was also the prime contractor for the 2007 program, a program - it will be remembered - had boosted ADQ troops to heights hitherto undreamed. It may lack a little charisma, certainly, but Gilles Taillon has a good reputation within the population, an advantage that the other two candidates do not necessarily, at least not as much as him.
Like many Quebecers, I have a deep respect for Gilles Taillon. A few years ago, he could make a good leader for the ADQ. In my case, Mr. Hofman's disease, although very sad, has been a decisive factor that forces me to put me in spite of the candidacy of Gilles Taillon aside. I say no more, but you can very well imagine you the ins and outs of such health problems for a party leader.
With all my respect for Gilles Taillon, I think it should withdraw from the race before the end to focus on treatments for his illness. It would only unnecessarily dividing the vote, whereas it is possible that he resign prematurely from his position as head if the disease were to take over ...
I take this opportunity to wish a speedy recovery Mr. Taillon and especially good luck to him and his family.
eliminated Second: Éric Caire
Arrogant and sometimes even aggressive, Eric Cairo gave the outset the tone of his campaign during the first debate of the race organized by the Youth Commission. The remainder of the season - we will remember - was held in the image of the first debate: chaotic and negative across the board. Where is the great debate of ideas as expected? Cairo, as Taillon, has a large share responsibilities in the ridiculous and shameful turn has made our first leadership race. How much more support this we did he lose? We can not say exactly, but the disastrous results of the election in Rousseau, who ran largely in the heart of the controversy Cairo / Taillon, are more eloquent.
Universal access to education: non-negotiable!
Returning to that first debate of August. Eric Cairo was then endorsed the proposals of the CDJ, including that on the increase to extreme levels and university tuition fees. In one of its many episodes of excitement to the day, Eric Cairo sometimes aggressive, sometimes edgy, but still disrespectful to his opponents (as denounced including Gilles Taillon following the debate) and Christian Levesque apostrophized:
"Why art should I pay to have your children go to school?"
"Because I pay for yours too, would have had to answer the aspiring chef Levesque!
we selecting families in which we naissons? Les enfants de Christian Lévesque devraient-ils être pénalisés dans leurs études parce que leur père a réussi, parce qu’il est ‘’riche’’, comme dirait Éric Caire sur un ton accusateur? Comme si réussir était une maladie! Depuis trop longtemps au Québec, la réussite financière est découragée, le legs de l’Église catholique dominante d’autrefois se faisant encore ressentir... Mais nous sommes aux XXIe siècle, bon sang! Et le candidat Caire, avec sa vision d’une monde révolu, dépassé, semble tout droit sorti d’un film des années 50.
Vous l’aurez deviné, I'm right, I totally disagree with the positions of Eric Cairo in financing post-secondary.
At a time when our companies and our governments are forced to spend to the tune of millions to bring in experts and graduates around the world, would it not normal that we thought rather invest that money in the OUR future youth?
We can not quantify how much a graduate can bring to the company after receiving his certificate. Certainly, it is that ultimately, after more than forty years sur le marché du travail, un diplômé moyen aura sans doute rapporté beaucoup plus, monétairement ou non, que ce que la collectivité aura investi dans sa formation au départ, intérêts inclus. L’argent que notre gouvernement ‘’dépense’’ en éducation n’est en fait rien de moins qu’un investissement à long terme. Quelques mesures de rétention de nos diplômés tels le contrat d’études (où l’étudiant garantit qu’il demeurera au Québec pendant les X années suivant la complétion de ses études) et une rémunération compétitive de nos professionnels suffiraient à assurer le gouvernement and the Quebec taxpayers that''investment''will be profitable. But the candidate
Cairo has not opted for this choice. Desiring to further rattle the cage''''Quebecers rather than help them help themselves, Eric Cairo is a line on the knowledge economy, an idea that many voters have acceded to the nation out of his past''cheap labor''. Addressing education - and post-secondary education at that - is tackling the future of Quebec that is to renounce all future generations have at its disposal all the tools necessary for their success as expected. I am willing to adhere to the principle of user pays (in some case) and low-fat diet in state spending, but accessibility to education is a sacrifice I am not prepared to do to the good of our nation. The private sector is already there for those who can afford to pay. The public, it is there for those who have not had the same chance as the latter. If we pay everyone, the principle of equality Opportunities - allow me the expression - just eat a slap ...
Eric Cairo and Mario Dumont: Tweedledee, Tweedledum ...
Eric Cairo itself as the champion team. Let me laugh!
To those who were disappointed by the lack of listening and openness of the former leader, I would simply say that the "background" of Mr. Cairo is much the same as the new flagship V-host: is a strong personality that will occupy all the media attention, leaving once again very little room for the team surroundings. Elect another "Mario" crystallize public opinion the idea that the ADQ is the party of one man.
We need a better leader than the last. A true leader is distinguished by his ability to surround himself with competent and credible people, in short, a real team for Quebec. I sincerely do not believe that Eric Cairo is the person that we need for that.
My choice: Christian Levesque
With just a few days before the end of race on peut alléguer sans l’ombre d’un doute que Christian Lévesque a fait une campagne ponctuée par l’optimisme et le respect. Il n’a jamais été mêlé aux guéguerres infantiles de Caire et Taillon. Pour s’être montré digne d’un véritable chef de parti, voire même d’un chef d’État, parce qu’il a gardé le cap, la tête haute et sans tenter de salir ses adversaires au passage, Christian Lévesque mérite notre respect et notre appui. S’il est élu, au lendemain du 18 octobre, Christian Lévesque saura rassembler l’ensemble des adéquistes du Québec car il aura su en bout de ligne éviter le piège negative campaigning and disrespectful, remaining well above the fray. Good democrat, he has even gone so far to help Jeff Plante ever truly be a discussion of ideas. It can not be said of his opponents ...
Christian Lévesque an ambitious plan not only for Quebec but also for the party. For him, it is first necessary to clean up within our own organization before tackling the real problems of Quebec. Yes, Christian is the leader who will put the ADQ on track. It plans to review thoroughly the functioning of the organization and communication party. Deriving from the business, we can already predict that the Chief Levesque will champion the funding and planning! Near
youth (he is the youngest of the three candidates, by the way), Christian Levesque has been a very unifying. Pragmatic, refusing to label attaches itself, preferring to adhere to ideas that will advance the Quebec s'encarcaner rather than the dogmas of the past century. It is also the only leadership candidate to have taken a bold stand to make for good Quebec's autonomy. I also publish by Friday an article devoted entirely to autonomy and direct-to more nationalist ADQ, whom I highly recommend opting for the candidate Levesque.
Certainly, Mr. Jones is no longer a member of the National Assembly and is probably the least known of the three candidates in the population. But these are minor inconveniences that will be easily overcome in the first year following his election as party leader. Besides, I ask you: do you think that it is less known to the general population is really a disadvantage?
In conclusion
On December 8, the Quebecois have sent a clear message to the troops ADQ. We must in turn show them that we understood the lesson that we have done our homework. Christian Lévesque's election will, in my opinion, the best way to bring a wind of change on the ADQ, a radical contrast with the revolutionary leadeship Mario Dumont. Christian Levesque is the image of a new generation of leaders, a new way of doing politics and see the Quebec.
October 18, dear friends, I encourage you to join me the bold change.
On December 8, the Quebecois have sent a clear message to the troops ADQ. We must in turn show them that we understood the lesson that we have done our homework. Christian Lévesque's election will, in my opinion, the best way to bring a wind of change on the ADQ, a radical contrast with the revolutionary leadeship Mario Dumont. Christian Levesque is the image of a new generation of leaders, a new way of doing politics and see the Quebec.
October 18, dear friends, I encourage you to join me the bold change.
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