VICTORY AND DEFEAT

VICTORY AND DEFEAT… 
By Bernard Bujold - 
My friend Mark Carney won his bet… He is no longer afraid of the Parti Québécois, and he even warmly congratulated its leader on his victory. 
Quebec has, of course, elected a Parti Québécois government—but it is a minority government. It is therefore becoming clear that Paul Saint-Pierre Plamondon will not be able to unilaterally push through his referendum plan. But even though the PQ does not have an absolute majority with its 59 members of the National Assembly, it can secure one by forming coalitions, notably with Québec solidaire, which, with its 9 members, provides a majority by association of 68 members. Paul Saint-Pierre Plamondon did, however, acknowledge in his acceptance speech that he is in a minority and intends to collaborate with the three other parties; he even mentioned Mark Carney in Ottawa, with whom he plans to work on joint projects… The big loser is the CAQ—a total and historic defeat! 
As for me, I lost my local election, but as I always say: “Life goes on”… 
Looking forward to fall 2026! 
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ELECTION NIGHT - QUEBEC 2026

ELECTION NIGHT - QUEBEC 2026... 
By Bernard Bujold - To me, election night is like watching a sports game with friends on TV. Who will win? That’s the whole excitement and fun of the evening—waiting for our favorite team to win! 
Personally, my favorite candidate was Pablo Rodriguez, but he fell victim to a violent coup that took place between November 17, 2025, and his forced resignation on December 17. I’m still saddened by the way Pablo was treated, and given this barbaric behavior by the Quebec Liberal Party, I couldn’t bring myself to vote for that party… 
So I analyzed the four other party leaders in the running, and although I disagree with the Parti Québécois’ political vision, I chose Paul Saint-Pierre Plamondon, who seems to me to be the best person to serve as Premier of Quebec. I’m not worried about a possible referendum, which I would vote against. 
Voting for Plamondon’s team may seem illogical given my deep admiration for Mark Carney! But in my opinion, Plamondon is the best man to lead Quebec, and I’m no stranger to contradictions… I have a multifaceted personality! 
To add some fun to the evening, I predicted in front of my friends that there would be 85 PQ members at the National Assembly… 
In any case, since election night is like a sports game—and even though Paul is the clear favorite to win the trophy—let’s wait and see how the game plays out. We’ll find out tomorrow, October 6, who comes out on top. 
To be continued...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U9Ly4xGzgz0mlZ6msn5ll9koADxv9_vd/view?usp=sharing

THE BELLS ARE RINGING TO CALL US TO THE POLLS - QUEBEC 2026

THE BELLS ARE RINGING TO CALL US TO THE POLLS - QUEBEC 2026... 
By Bernard Bujold - 

Today, Monday, October 5, it's “Québec 2026” voting day! 
May the best candidate win... 
Watch video 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U9Ly4xGzgz0mlZ6msn5ll9koADxv9_vd/view?usp=sharing

PRE-ELECTION WEEKEND - QUEBEC 2026

HAVE A GREAT PRE-ELECTION WEEKEND... 
Have a great weekend, and take some time to think about your vote on Monday, October 5—QUEBEC 2026! 

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QUEBEC 2026 POLL AND PROJECTIONS

 

QUEBEC 2026 POLL AND PROJECTIONS -

By Bernard Bujold - 

With just a few days to go before October 5, 2026, the election projections are becoming clearer, and a victory for the Parti Québécois is now considered a certainty, with the party possibly forming a majority government with more than 64 of the 127 seats. The latest poll gives 67 seats to the PQ, 34 to the Liberal Party, and 14 to the Conservative Party. The CAQ would be eliminated without winning a single seat. 

Personally, last week I projected 85 seats for the PQ and none for the CAQ… 

Stay tuned! 

See LA PRESSE poll (Synopsis) 

https://www.lapresse.ca/elections-quebecoises/2026-09-27/sondage-synopsis-la-presse/la-caq-s-effondre-le-pq-en-zone-majoritaire.php 

See JOURNAL DE MONTRÉAL poll (Léger) 

https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2026/09/28/a-une-semaine-du-jour-j-la-caq-chute-en-4e-position

PARTY LEADERS ON TV

 

PARTY LEADERS ON TV... 

The five party leaders of the QUÉBEC 2026 campaign will all appear together on Radio-Canada this Sunday, September 27, at 8 pm, on the French program *TOUT LE MONDE EN PARLE*. It will be interesting to see how Christine Fréchette reacts to the story of U.S. interference, given that senior leaders from her own party reportedly approached various journalists as early as September 12 to convince them to run a story on the subject... Stay tuned! 

https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2026/09/27/journalistes-contactes-avant-elle-sur--lingerence--americaine--frechette-fera-enquete-sur-sa-propre-equipe

FIRST WEEKEND OF FALL 2026

FIRST WEEKEND OF FALL 2026 - 
This weekend is the first of the 2026 fall season. 
Have a great weekend! 
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2026 QUEBEC ELECTION - DEBATE NO. 3

2026 QUEBEC ELECTIONS - DEBATE NO. 3 -
By Bernard Bujold -
​Personally, I’ve always considered politics to be a form of sport comparable to hockey. Momentum—that invisible, inexplicable force—is generally insurmountable, and it’s always this force that determines the winner, regardless of the talent of the players (or the political candidates in the race). 
Christine Fréchette reminds me of the Montreal Canadiens facing off against the Carolina Hurricanes in last season’s playoffs. The Hurricanes had eliminated the Canadiens in five games (4-1), and it was clear that momentum was against the Montreal team. It’s obvious that Paul Saint-Pierre Plamondon has the momentum and should win the ultimate trophy. Christine Fréchette will not be able to defeat the Parti Québécois! The question, then, becomes whether she will be able to secure second place as the Official Opposition or whether she will be eliminated from the National Assembly—just as Brian Mulroney’s Conservatives were eliminated from the Canadian Parliament when Kim Campbell took over from Mulroney, much like Fréchette’s situation with Legault. The historic defeat of Kim Campbell and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada took place on October 25, 1993, during the federal election. At the time of Brian Mulroney’s resignation in June 1993, the Progressive Conservative Party held a majority of 156 seats in the House of Commons. Campbell and her party suffered an unprecedented collapse, retaining only two seats nationwide. Kim Campbell herself lost her own seat as a member of Parliament in Vancouver. Earlier that year, in June 1993, Jean Charest had finished second behind Kim Campbell in the party leadership race, and he was one of only two Conservative MPs to hold onto their seats during the electoral disaster of October 25, 1993. Will Bernard Drainville ​be the CAQ’s Jean Charest? The Radio-Canada debate (Wednesday, September 23, at 8:00 p.m.) will provide a good indication of what the future holds for Quebec’s current outgoing premier, Christine Fréchette, as well as for the candidates vying to become the second-largest opposition party in the National Assembly. 
My two friends, Mark Carney and Pablo Rodriguez—both huge hockey fans—are really looking forward to watching the debate... 
Stay tuned! 
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FALL SEASON 2026

FALL 2026 

By Bernard Bujold - 

Fall 2026 arrives on Tuesday, September 22, at 8:05 p.m. 

For me, fall has always been my favorite season. The colors are magnificent, and the weather is neither too hot nor too cold… Have a great fall, everyone! 

Watch the video 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K6tyd4_lvAyAmrt1R9Lao04NWc686fD-/view?usp=sharing

END-OF-SUMMER READ...

END-OF-SUMMER READ... 
By Bernard Bujold - 
For this last weekend of summer 2026 and the arrival of fall on Tuesday, September 22, at 8:05 p.m., I got my hands on the new autobiography by MAYE MUSK (the mother of Elon Musk, someone I greatly admire): “TIMELESS.” It’s a short book—only 202 pages—but it fully reveals Maye’s personality (78-year-old) and explains how she raised her three children: Elon, Kimbal, and her daughter Tosca. Maye was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, but she moved to South Africa to raise her family and now lives in New York. 
The central theme of the book is that, no matter your age, you can start a new chapter in your life and find personal fulfillment. Maye likes to say—just like me—that our life is like a play made up of acts. Each stage (period of life) is like a new chapter in a book, and we all have several chapters in the book of our lives… 
A fascinating read to welcome the fall season, which will be upon us next week. 

Have a nice weekend... 

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