Pardon His French? Quebec's Crush on Carney

Apr 1, 2025

Martin Patriquin, a seasoned Quebec correspondent, dives into the intriguing dynamics of Quebec's political landscape, highlighting the province's crucial role in upcoming elections. He discusses shifts in voter sentiment, cultural identity, and the complex relationship with nationalism. Philippe J. Fournier, founder of 338, shares insights on poll reliability and the challenges facing parties like the Bloc Québécois. They also examine Prime Minister Mark Carney's unexpected phone call with Donald Trump and the rising tensions within the Conservative party.

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Quebec's Electoral Significance

Quebec holds significant importance in Canadian federal elections due to its demographic weight and 78 seats.
Winning a large number of seats in Quebec can offset losses in other provinces, making it strategically crucial.

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Jack Layton's Quebec Success

During the "Orange Wave", Jack Layton's NDP benefited from strong support in Quebec.
His charisma, earnest French efforts, and left-leaning stance resonated with voters, amplified by a popular talk show appearance.

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Shared National Concerns

Discussions in Quebec surrounding federal elections mirror those in the rest of Canada, focusing on shared national concerns.
Issues like tariffs have heightened awareness, but core priorities remain consistent across provinces.

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With 78 of the 343 seats in the House of Commons, Quebec isn’t just a battleground…it could decide the entire election. And this time, the usual Bloc-Liberal-NDP tug-of-war is taking some unexpected turns. We hit the streets of Montreal to find out what is on people’s minds, and host Noor Azrieh sits down with Martin Patriquin to unpack what it all means.

And, you’ll hear from Philippe J. Fournier, founder of 338, to talk about where the parties are at in the polls, and if we can even trust the polls…at all.

Plus, the latest on tensions rising inside the Conservative party, and the phone call heard around the world between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Host: Noor Azrieh

Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)

Guests: Martin Patriquin, Philippe J. Fournier