Long-term
I believe it is possible to do politics differently. In the case of Québec solidaire (QS), the co-spokesperson system is very laudable and essential for moving issues forward. However, QS needs to more clearly define the roles of the male spokesperson and the female spokesperson. Consensus is desirable, but, at the same time, it must not become a barrier to desired ideas or policies. I understand very well the frustrations of Catherine Dorion and Émilise Lessard-Therrien, but I am surprised that brilliant and activist women have not seen the clouds on the horizon. We want change and it doesn’t necessarily come fast enough. But if accomplished women activists like them leave the party after such a short time, how can we follow them? Françoise David and Manon Massé have brought changes to our society. Other remarkable women like Véronique Hivon have done it. But being in politics is long-term work.
Daniel Racicot, Blainville
Work together
A very simple thing! It is time for politicians to work together to move us forward. Take Véronique Hivon, who involved people of different allegiances and who succeeded in moving us forward on the delicate subject of assistance in dying. Politicians, stop criticizing each other without providing solutions. I’m fed up!
Danielle Pineault, Montreal
A more respectful speech
Oh how I hope so, one day politics will be done differently! We just have to look at what happened this week with Pierre Poilievre. I aspire to a more respectful and above all less aggressive discourse, I don’t want my Quebec to resemble the United States politically speaking! I want us to stop criticizing everyone and to propose alternatives, solutions to current problems, to unite instead of dividing! Why not a coalition of all parties where each would make a positive contribution to the building of our society?
Brigithe Leduc, Verdun
Rigid party lines
We are worried about the rise of autocracies on the planet, but little about autocratic behavior within our political parties. I was surprised to see with what enthusiasm the members of the Conservative Party of Canada applauded when their leader called the Prime Minister “a wacko » in the House of Commons. I find it hard to believe that, individually, everyone actually thinks the Prime Minister is crazy. This is only one example, but in the name of partisan solidarity, we ask the deputies to line up without nuance behind the leader and to display it ostensibly. This sounds suspiciously like autocracy, and all parties seem to be cut from the same mold in this regard. Why is it not acceptable for an MP to show nuance in his behavior in the House or in Parliament in the face of certain questionable interventions by a leader? The price to pay is undoubtedly high, I imagine…
Michel Lemay, Sainte-Julie
Serve the party or the population?
To be able to do politics differently, it would be necessary, among other things, for parties to abandon the party line. When a political party recruits a candidate (if it is not a “post”), it is to represent the interests of its constituents. However, how is this possible when you are forced to agree even when it harms the people in your constituency? In principle, deputies are at the service of the population. In fact, they serve their party more than their constituents. Politics and petty politics have taken precedence over public service. This explains the disengagement and disinterest of people, who vote less and less, because, they will tell you: “There is no point in going to vote, because it’s the same thing and they are all there to to serve and not to serve. »
Céline Jalbert, Quebec
A loan from Europe Écologie – Les Verts
As long as we are referring to European influences, it would be appropriate to borrow from Europe Écologie – Les Verts (EELV) the model used to appoint two ministers to the Hollande government and to elect a dozen Green senators who had the balance of power. power in the Senate by proposing riding sharing (constituency sharing) between the Socialist Party and EELV before the legislative elections of the time. Here, in Quebec, this type of agreement between parties is not authorized during general elections. This should be allowed and financial compensation accepted between parties to adjust government contributions calculated based on votes obtained.
Jean Cloutier, Deschambault
Consensus government
The Model Legislative Assembly of Nunavut (Inuktitut: ᒪᓕᒐᓕᐅᕐᕕᐊ; Inuinnaqtun: Maligaliurvia) is the legislative body of the Canadian territory. His model is a good example of doing politics differently. We should take inspiration from it, if not apply it as is, outright. The Legislative Assembly operates through a system of consensus government and therefore there are no political parties. Shortly after the territorial elections, the deputies meet to choose from among themselves a ministerial cabinet and a prime minister.
Réjean Deroy, Lévis
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