The ADQ was born in the early 1990s in reaction to the consecutive failures of the Meech Lake and Charlottetown and the front stagnation Liberal government of the time. Until 2003, when the party chose to identify themselves ideologically center-right, the ADQ was primarily to defend a nationalist without advocating the establishment of an independent state. For the past few hours, more than 13,500 members ADQ from across the province began voting by telephone, and thus continue until Sunday. At a time when the ADQ are asked to choose a new leader, one that members could elect to switch the party into the fold as well federalist and turn back on an important fringe nationalists in Quebec voters, burying forever the past nationalist ADQ ...
Nationalism and independence, can not have one without the other
I myself am from the fringe of the more nationalist ADQ. Former member of the Parti Quebecois (I do not hide it), I joined the ADQ in 2007 - like many others before and after me - because she had at the time a new voice for the Quebec independence. Supposed to become the new nationalist coalition Right, the ADQ has failed to win autonomy and gradually became a millstone for the party, its members and its representatives are unable even to agree on a clear definition of what it corresponds. Never mind, the party must remain true to its claims for Quebec and work to advance the project Quebec separatist. For this particular reason (for there are many others) I decided to support Christian Lévesque.
Negotiate? Otherwise, what?
Let us in context: Eric Cairo recognized candidate and proudly called himself a federalist, asking the federal government to reopen the Constitution to include the never-ending demands of Quebec. That respond Ottawa? NO, of course! For what good bargain, why bother risking efforts in this regard if the Premier of Quebec has no conviction if he will not go after what must be done in case he would have to wipe another setback? So, as always, Quebec Ottawa return empty handed and will once again be resigned to accept the fate shabby and degrading to him that he has imposed and still imposes.
Therefore, we must develop a weapon, a counterweight that will move the federal government during negotiations. Brandish the threat of secession, ask and you shall receive ...!
A referendum? YES!
few weeks ago, Christian Lévesque Le Devoir said he would not hesitate to use a referendum on sovereignty as leverage in negotiations with the federal to give Quebec a maximum power under constitutional negotiations, a position he had the opportunity to reiterate and defend a few times since. Finally, someone is standing in the separatist movement! Because the candidate has understood Levesque, unlike his opponents, in raising the bogeyman of a referendum (and therefore a possible split of Canada), a government ADQ would force Ottawa to sit down and negotiate seriously with the premier (Levesque?). Said referendum would then act brandished sword of Damocles over the head of our interlocutor who, having no other option, would be forced to accept terms dictated by the Quebec nation.
The "Status Quo" is not an option. "Equality or Independence", said the former premier, Daniel Johnson (father of course!). As a stand - a true nationalist, not those who are looking for - I can not be in agreement with this premise and with the position of Christian Lévesque. If Ottawa refuses once again to give Quebec the means of its ambitions, I sincerely believe it will be time for us to think about slamming the door once and for all and take our destiny in our hands.
Define autonomy to deliver up to date
The idea of autonomy does not date from yesterday. It is a choice that many Quebeckers have in the past and I commend them for having managed to struggle to make their point. The Patriot Party, the National Union, the ADQ and the PLQ even (at some time today a thing of the past) have all at one time claimed more autonomy for the nation. Thanks to these dedicated people, even today, no fewer than a third of Quebecers support the ideals autonomist ( source) and the ADQ is the only political vehicle that dares to always defend the views of thousands of Quebecers on the national political scene.
The three candidates agree on one thing: the national question is not a priority. Christian Lévesque himself is devoted only two paragraphs in his lean program, which I deplore. However, it has often taken up by addressing the issue during his campaign. I do not agree with this. When there is a continuing problem, whether topical or not, we must tackle. The ADQ has always made a point de donner une voix à ceux qui n’en n’ont pas. Les déboires de la Caisse de dépôt avec le papier commercial n’étaient pas d’actualité quand Mario Dumont a sonné l’alarme. Aujourd’hui, avec le recul, on se rend compte qu’il a bien fait de réveiller les Québécois. Il en va de même pour le «trou béant» laissé à la place de la signature du Québec dans la Constitution fédérale, toujours là près de trois décennies après le rapatriement de la loi fondamentale du Canada. S’il n’y a pas de demande pour de telles politiques, alors on doit créer la demande en martelant le message qui jadis faisait le succès the ADQ.
In my opinion, by adopting a precise definition of what will be an independent Quebec, our party will convince a majority of Quebecers, separatists as federalists, to join us. For such is the strength of autonomy: she knows how to reconcile "union with Canada" and "increase the power of Quebec" and responds to the desires of the population who wants to have a strong Quebec, proud and prosperous. Course, autonomy is not an end in itself - there will always be people to defend other avenues - but can afford to put aside the eternal debate red / blue, maybe forever, if not at least for a while.
must, before beginning the steps of defining self, stop using the word "autonomy" to all the sauces. "Talk Politics", "family autonomy", "individual autonomy", "enterprise autonomy" ... trying too hard to be "autonomy" is just to divert the concept of its purpose. Autonomy is first and foremost political, constitutional. If we want to clarify our position on Quebec's place in the world, it is essential to avoid to confuse people about what really autonomy for the ADQ. We can talk about freedom of choice without having to utter the word independence!
I hope the next leader, no matter who it is, will action for the common good. Of the three candidates, only one seems able to achieve such a feat.
Federalist? No, thank you!
Eric Cairo does not have what it takes to achieve the independence of Quebec. To be autonomous, it must first be a nationalist, convinced of the need to go after our beliefs for the good of Quebec. And that Eric did not Cairo. With him, the Action Democratique du Quebec will become a federalist party like the others, the AHL right Liberal Party.
Regarding Gilles Taillon, one has only to see the results of its leadership race to get to the evidence that will never form a government with him at the head of the party. Because before you can think of to implement the project of autonomy, we must first succeed in getting the keys to power! The poor organization of the "Team Taillon" speaks for itself and proves that Gilles Taillon will not be able to achieve more autonomy Eric Cairo.
I appeal today to all nationalist ADQ to all those who dream of getting still more for Quebec: unite and make your voice heard this weekend!
nationalists for Christian Levesque!
Nationalism and independence, can not have one without the other
I myself am from the fringe of the more nationalist ADQ. Former member of the Parti Quebecois (I do not hide it), I joined the ADQ in 2007 - like many others before and after me - because she had at the time a new voice for the Quebec independence. Supposed to become the new nationalist coalition Right, the ADQ has failed to win autonomy and gradually became a millstone for the party, its members and its representatives are unable even to agree on a clear definition of what it corresponds. Never mind, the party must remain true to its claims for Quebec and work to advance the project Quebec separatist. For this particular reason (for there are many others) I decided to support Christian Lévesque.
Negotiate? Otherwise, what?
Let us in context: Eric Cairo recognized candidate and proudly called himself a federalist, asking the federal government to reopen the Constitution to include the never-ending demands of Quebec. That respond Ottawa? NO, of course! For what good bargain, why bother risking efforts in this regard if the Premier of Quebec has no conviction if he will not go after what must be done in case he would have to wipe another setback? So, as always, Quebec Ottawa return empty handed and will once again be resigned to accept the fate shabby and degrading to him that he has imposed and still imposes.
Therefore, we must develop a weapon, a counterweight that will move the federal government during negotiations. Brandish the threat of secession, ask and you shall receive ...!
A referendum? YES!
few weeks ago, Christian Lévesque Le Devoir said he would not hesitate to use a referendum on sovereignty as leverage in negotiations with the federal to give Quebec a maximum power under constitutional negotiations, a position he had the opportunity to reiterate and defend a few times since. Finally, someone is standing in the separatist movement! Because the candidate has understood Levesque, unlike his opponents, in raising the bogeyman of a referendum (and therefore a possible split of Canada), a government ADQ would force Ottawa to sit down and negotiate seriously with the premier (Levesque?). Said referendum would then act brandished sword of Damocles over the head of our interlocutor who, having no other option, would be forced to accept terms dictated by the Quebec nation.
The "Status Quo" is not an option. "Equality or Independence", said the former premier, Daniel Johnson (father of course!). As a stand - a true nationalist, not those who are looking for - I can not be in agreement with this premise and with the position of Christian Lévesque. If Ottawa refuses once again to give Quebec the means of its ambitions, I sincerely believe it will be time for us to think about slamming the door once and for all and take our destiny in our hands.
Define autonomy to deliver up to date
The idea of autonomy does not date from yesterday. It is a choice that many Quebeckers have in the past and I commend them for having managed to struggle to make their point. The Patriot Party, the National Union, the ADQ and the PLQ even (at some time today a thing of the past) have all at one time claimed more autonomy for the nation. Thanks to these dedicated people, even today, no fewer than a third of Quebecers support the ideals autonomist ( source) and the ADQ is the only political vehicle that dares to always defend the views of thousands of Quebecers on the national political scene.
The three candidates agree on one thing: the national question is not a priority. Christian Lévesque himself is devoted only two paragraphs in his lean program, which I deplore. However, it has often taken up by addressing the issue during his campaign. I do not agree with this. When there is a continuing problem, whether topical or not, we must tackle. The ADQ has always made a point de donner une voix à ceux qui n’en n’ont pas. Les déboires de la Caisse de dépôt avec le papier commercial n’étaient pas d’actualité quand Mario Dumont a sonné l’alarme. Aujourd’hui, avec le recul, on se rend compte qu’il a bien fait de réveiller les Québécois. Il en va de même pour le «trou béant» laissé à la place de la signature du Québec dans la Constitution fédérale, toujours là près de trois décennies après le rapatriement de la loi fondamentale du Canada. S’il n’y a pas de demande pour de telles politiques, alors on doit créer la demande en martelant le message qui jadis faisait le succès the ADQ.
In my opinion, by adopting a precise definition of what will be an independent Quebec, our party will convince a majority of Quebecers, separatists as federalists, to join us. For such is the strength of autonomy: she knows how to reconcile "union with Canada" and "increase the power of Quebec" and responds to the desires of the population who wants to have a strong Quebec, proud and prosperous. Course, autonomy is not an end in itself - there will always be people to defend other avenues - but can afford to put aside the eternal debate red / blue, maybe forever, if not at least for a while.
must, before beginning the steps of defining self, stop using the word "autonomy" to all the sauces. "Talk Politics", "family autonomy", "individual autonomy", "enterprise autonomy" ... trying too hard to be "autonomy" is just to divert the concept of its purpose. Autonomy is first and foremost political, constitutional. If we want to clarify our position on Quebec's place in the world, it is essential to avoid to confuse people about what really autonomy for the ADQ. We can talk about freedom of choice without having to utter the word independence!
I hope the next leader, no matter who it is, will action for the common good. Of the three candidates, only one seems able to achieve such a feat.
Federalist? No, thank you!
Eric Cairo does not have what it takes to achieve the independence of Quebec. To be autonomous, it must first be a nationalist, convinced of the need to go after our beliefs for the good of Quebec. And that Eric did not Cairo. With him, the Action Democratique du Quebec will become a federalist party like the others, the AHL right Liberal Party.
Regarding Gilles Taillon, one has only to see the results of its leadership race to get to the evidence that will never form a government with him at the head of the party. Because before you can think of to implement the project of autonomy, we must first succeed in getting the keys to power! The poor organization of the "Team Taillon" speaks for itself and proves that Gilles Taillon will not be able to achieve more autonomy Eric Cairo.
I appeal today to all nationalist ADQ to all those who dream of getting still more for Quebec: unite and make your voice heard this weekend!
nationalists for Christian Levesque!
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