In Quebec, the police are political—and that’s a big problem
Quebec police are facing a scandal over tapping journalist’s phones. Here’s why it raises troubling questions.
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Martin Patriquin
Martin Patriquin writes about Quebec and sometimes everything else.
Why Adam Capay spent 1,560 days in solitary
From 2016: The UN would call Adam Capay’s treatment torture. In a Canadian prison, he was just another inmate in segregation.
A Jehovah’s Witness and her deadly devotion
Did a Jehovah’s Witness die after refusing a blood transfusion, and should the state have let it happen?
The trouble with Twitter trolls
Anonymous web users were once welcomed by media sites. Today, Twitter is proving what a huge liability they have become.
To the new PQ leader: Good luck.
Jean-François Lisée takes over the Parti Québécois at a time when it seems the party has nowhere to go but down
The PQ’s biggest threat? Itself.
As the Parti Québécois looks for a new leader, even long-time separatists are wary of independence talk
Why a ’values’ test for immigrants won’t fly in Canada
Whether it’s Quebec’s values charter or screening for ’anti-Canadian values’, populist crutches aren’t just wrong, they’re bad politics
Justin Trudeau on his constant visibility (with captions)
Martin Patriquin talks to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about his choice to prioritize public appearances.
Does Justin Trudeau risk being overexposed?
In prioritizing public appearances, the Prime Minister may have a hard time finding balance
Tories have moved on from the gay marriage debate. Almost.
In the race to become the next Conservative Party leader, two contenders oppose gay marriage. It’s not good for the brand.