Robert Libman: Quebec can do without reopening old wounds of division
The CAQ government follows the Parti Québécois in not leaving well enough alone, seizing on nationalist distractions and wedge issues.
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The CAQ government follows the Parti Québécois in not leaving well enough alone, seizing on nationalist distractions and wedge issues.
Quebec’s Chief Electoral Officer (DGEQ) says he did not seek to withhold documents requested by MNAs in connection with the 1995 referendum campaign. He is asking to meet with elected officials to make them aware of the difficulties it is facing in responding to their requests.
A citizens' demonstration is planned for Friday to increase the pressure on the chief electoral officer (DGEQ) to reveal the documents of the Grenier Commission, which investigated the financing of the No camp during the 1995 Quebec referendum.
The rally will take place at 11 a.m. Friday in front of the DGEQ offices in Quebec City.
The Parti Québécois (PQ) announced on Wednesday its intention to table a bill in the national assembly to obtain the publication of documents concerning the financing of the 'NO' camp during the 1995 referendum campaign.