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Calgary Herald
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Calgary Herald
Who is Pierre Moreau, Carney's new government representative in the Senate?
This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Pierre Moreau, Quebec Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Châteauguay in the 2018 Quebec general election.. Photo by Quebec Liberal Party OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has picked a veteran Quebec politician who joined the Senate less than a year ago to become his representative in the upper chamber. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Calgary Herald ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Pierre Moreau, who held a variety of cabinet roles in Quebec's Liberal governments for 15 years, was appointed to the Senate in September 2024. He will be replacing former senator Marc Gold as the government's representative. Gold bid farewell to the Senate in June at the mandatory retirement age of 75. 'Senator Moreau's expertise and experience will advance the government's legislative agenda to bring down costs, keep communities safe, and build one strong Canadian economy,' said a press release issued Friday morning by Carney's office. Your weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links, news highlights, analysis and features. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again Carney thanked Gold for his 'many years of service' standing for the government in the Senate, which Gold has been doing since 2020, and wished him well on his retirement. The government representative in the Senate is usually the main point of contact between the government and the upper chamber. His main role is to bring forward the government's legislation in the Senate and shepherd its passage through the chamber. The representative can also attend cabinet meetings and is responsible for answering questions on behalf of the government in the Senate, according to the Senate's website. Even though Moreau is new to the Senate, his experience in legal and political circles spans over four decades. He worked as a lawyer in Montreal before he was first elected in 2003 as a member of the Quebec legislature under then premier Jean Charest. Moreau was defeated in the 2007 provincial election, but was re-elected in 2008, 2012 and 2014. During those years, he served as minister of intergovernmental affairs, transport, education, energy and natural resources and as president of the province's Treasury Board. After Charest resigned in 2012, Moreau was a candidate in the Liberal Party of Quebec's leadership race to succeed him in 2013. Moreau ended up in second place, after Philippe Couillard. Couillard would go on to serve only one term as Liberal premier, from 2014 to 2018. His government was defeated over spending cuts that ultimately balanced the province's books, but paved the way for CAQ Leader François Legault's first majority mandate in 2018. This advertisement has not loaded yet. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Moreau lost his seat that year and returned to practice law, while occasionally appearing as a political commentator on Radio-Canada's television and radio programs. Moreau was appointed to the Senate by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in September 2024 and represents the Laurentian region, north of Montreal. He will turn 68 in December, which means he is more than seven years away from the Senate's mandatory retirement age. In his maiden speech in the Senate, on June 10, Moreau thanked Gold, his predecessor, for his help and advice in the early stages of his time in the Senate. 'Parliamentarism implies that we can sometimes oppose the ideas of others, even vehemently. However, such opposition must never come at the cost of respect for those who express them,' Moreau said. 'I will therefore draw on your teachings and, like you, I will always keep my door open to talk and discuss with my colleagues,' he added. Last year, Moreau tabled Bill S-219 in hopes of establishing a 'judicial independence day' in Canada each year on January 11. He said current events around the world make it necessary, more than ever, to reinforce the independence of the judiciary in Canada. 'In Canada, it is easy to take for granted that these cardinal rules are part of the founding principles of any democratic society. However, as we know, all democracies are fragile, and Canada is no exception,' he said. Moreau also claimed in his speech that there are Canadian politicians 'who have suddenly and inexplicably thought it wise to criticize the courts and judges and publicly challenge their decisions.' 'The direct consequence of these criticisms and attacks is to erode public confidence in the administration of justice and undermine the authority of the courts,' he said. Moreau was a member of the Progressive Senate Group caucus until his nomination as the government representative. National Post calevesque@ Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. 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National Post
18-07-2025
- Politics
- National Post
Who is Pierre Moreau, Carney's new government representative in the Senate?
This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Pierre Moreau, Quebec Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Châteauguay in the 2018 Quebec general election.. Photo by Quebec Liberal Party OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has picked a veteran Quebec politician who joined the Senate less than a year ago to become his representative in the upper chamber. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ARTICLES Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Pierre Moreau, who held a variety of cabinet roles in Quebec's Liberal governments for 15 years, was appointed to the Senate in September 2024. He will be replacing former senator Marc Gold as the government's representative. Gold bid farewell to the Senate in June at the mandatory retirement age of 75. 'Senator Moreau's expertise and experience will advance the government's legislative agenda to bring down costs, keep communities safe, and build one strong Canadian economy,' said a press release issued Friday morning by Carney's office. Your guide to the world of Canadian politics. (Subscriber exclusive on Saturdays) By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again Carney thanked Gold for his 'many years of service' standing for the government in the Senate, which Gold has been doing since 2020, and wished him well on his retirement. The government representative in the Senate is usually the main point of contact between the government and the upper chamber. His main role is to bring forward the government's legislation in the Senate and shepherd its passage through the chamber. The representative can also attend cabinet meetings and is responsible for answering questions on behalf of the government in the Senate, according to the Senate's website. Even though Moreau is new to the Senate, his experience in legal and political circles spans over four decades. He worked as a lawyer in Montreal before he was first elected in 2003 as a member of the Quebec legislature under then premier Jean Charest. Moreau was defeated in the 2007 provincial election, but was re-elected in 2008, 2012 and 2014. During those years, he served as minister of intergovernmental affairs, transport, education, energy and natural resources and as president of the province's Treasury Board. After Charest resigned in 2012, Moreau was a candidate in the Liberal Party of Quebec's leadership race to succeed him in 2013. Moreau ended up in second place, after Philippe Couillard. Couillard would go on to serve only one term as Liberal premier, from 2014 to 2018. His government was defeated over spending cuts that ultimately balanced the province's books, but paved the way for CAQ Leader François Legault's first majority mandate in 2018. Moreau lost his seat that year and returned to practice law, while occasionally appearing as a political commentator on Radio-Canada's television and radio programs. Moreau was appointed to the Senate by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in September 2024 and represents the Laurentian region, north of Montreal. He will turn 68 in December, which means he is more than seven years away from the Senate's mandatory retirement age. This advertisement has not loaded yet. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In his maiden speech in the Senate, on June 10, Moreau thanked Gold, his predecessor, for his help and advice in the early stages of his time in the Senate. 'Parliamentarism implies that we can sometimes oppose the ideas of others, even vehemently. However, such opposition must never come at the cost of respect for those who express them,' Moreau said. 'I will therefore draw on your teachings and, like you, I will always keep my door open to talk and discuss with my colleagues,' he added. Last year, Moreau tabled Bill S-219 in hopes of establishing a 'judicial independence day' in Canada each year on January 11. He said current events around the world make it necessary, more than ever, to reinforce the independence of the judiciary in Canada. 'In Canada, it is easy to take for granted that these cardinal rules are part of the founding principles of any democratic society. However, as we know, all democracies are fragile, and Canada is no exception,' he said. Moreau also claimed in his speech that there are Canadian politicians 'who have suddenly and inexplicably thought it wise to criticize the courts and judges and publicly challenge their decisions.' 'The direct consequence of these criticisms and attacks is to erode public confidence in the administration of justice and undermine the authority of the courts,' he said. Moreau was a member of the Progressive Senate Group caucus until his nomination as the government representative. National Post calevesque@ Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our politics newsletter, First Reading, here.
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Montreal Gazette
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Montreal Gazette
Pablo Rodriguez can't treat anglos ‘as the party wallet'
The Corner Booth Pablo Rodriguez is the new leader of the Quebec Liberal Party, but is he the right man for the job? As pointed out by The Gazette's Philip Authier, Rodriguez 'has his work cut out for him.' Political strategist Jennifer Crane, founder of Connexion Quebec Public Affairs, and political analyst Raphaël Melançon, founder of Trafalgar Stratégies, join hosts Bill Brownstein and Aaron Rand on this week's episode of The Corner Booth at Snowdon Deli to break down Rodriguez's closer-than-expected leadership win, and whether he can bring Quebecers back to the party in time for the 2026 election. 'I was surprised he didn't win as solidly as he thought he was going to win,' Crane said. 'Most people I know who are anglos voted for (second-place finisher) Charles Milliard.' A new Pallas Data poll shows the provincial Liberals sit in second place under their new leader, only five points back of the Parti Québécois. With Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's party ahead and François Legault's CAQ a distant third, Melançon says sovereignty is back on the table, meaning Rodriguez can position the Liberals as a refuge for voters who don't want a referendum. But Rodriguez will have to make inroads in the regions of Quebec, where his resumé as a Montreal-area federal cabinet minister under Justin Trudeau could complicate matters. 'He is an easy target to attack. He's an easy target for the PQ,' Melançon said. 'One thing I hope he doesn't import from the federal Liberals is to treat the English-speaking community as the party wallet,' Crane said. 'And then we're expected to turn around and say 'oh, we didn't notice you're putting a knife in our back.'' In the episode, they also discussed Marwah Rizqy leading the Liberals in the legislature, as well as this fall's municipal election, which will see a new mayor get elected with Valérie Plante choosing to not run again. Projet Montréal's Luc Rabouin and Ensemble Montréal's Soraya Martinez Ferrada are in the running, but could we see a last-minute candidate emerge?
CTV News
19-06-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Marie-Claude Nichols officially back in the Quebec Liberal caucus
Independent MNA Marie-Claude Nichols, who was expelled from the Quebec Liberal Party caucus by former leader Dominique Anglade in 2022, signs a new membership card at the invitation of leadership candidate Pablo Rodriguez, at the party's headquarters in Montreal, Friday, May 2, 2025. (Pierre Saint-Arnaud/The Canadian Press)
Montreal Gazette
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Montreal Gazette
Opinion: Quebec Liberals pick Pablo Rodriguez. Brace for a return to sovereignty battles in Quebec
It was far from the spectacular coronation some were expecting. On Saturday, Pablo Rodriguez became the new leader of the Quebec Liberal Party, securing just over 52 per cent support on the second ballot against runner-up Charles Milliard. That's quite a short margin — light years away compared to Mark Carney's stunning 86 per cent majority on the first ballot just a few months ago on the federal stage. After a leadership race that lasted nearly a whole year, Justin Trudeau's former lieutenant inherits a party that is deeply divided. Results show that close to one in two Liberal members (47.7 per cent) didn't make him either their first or second choice in this preferential voting system. As a matter of fact, the 'Anyone but Pablo' movement nearly cost him the victory at the finish line. So his first task, before he can begin persuading voters to trust him in the next election, will be to unite his own party — and his caucus at the National Assembly — around his leadership and vision for the QLP's future. Time will tell whether a staunch Montreal-based federalist like Rodriguez can bring nationalists and rural voters back into the Liberal fold. Milliard, the former CEO of the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec, was the surprise of the race, finishing second on the first ballot and beating high-profile contender Karl Blackburn. Many saw in him as a breath of fresh air — a younger political outsider akin to Paul St-Pierre Plamondon for the Parti Québécois. For some, the choice of a seasoned politician like Rodriguez is seen as a missed opportunity for the party's renewal and for reconnecting with younger generations of Quebecers. One thing is for sure: After an impressive campaign in which Liberal members and the broader public got to know him better, Milliard has proven his high potential and shown what he's capable of. As he confirmed again this weekend his intention to run in the next provincial election as a Liberal candidate, there's little doubt we'll soon see him again on the political stage. Rodriguez's arrival in provincial politics also signals a potential revival of the sovereignty debate. He referenced it in his victory speech, already wielding the spectre of a third referendum on Quebec independence to dissuade voters from supporting the PQ. After an eight-year hiatus during which Quebecers embraced the so-called 'third way' offered by the nationalist-but-not-separatist Coalition Avenir Québec, it seems like the next election will likely revolve around the question of sovereignty. Yes, again. And the PQ is certainly thrilled at the idea of going back to these 'glory days'. Following five decades in which provincial politics were dominated by the debate over whether Quebec should secede from Canada, many believed François Legault's rise to power in 2018 had opened a new chapter — and perhaps even put the sovereigntist movement to rest for good. I must admit that I was one of them. And that we were probably wrong about it. With the ultra-federalist Rodriguez now facing off against hardline sovereigntist St-Pierre Plamondon — who is openly committed to holding another referendum in his first term if he becomes the next premier — Quebec appears to be poised to return to the good old quarrels about the province's future within Canada. And in this world of wedge politics and picking sides, this divisive question may serve well both the Liberals and the PQ, eclipsing in the process other, more pressing issues such as the economy, the management public finances, health, and education, to name just a few. All that, despite polls suggesting that roughly two-thirds of Quebecers are simply not interested in reopening this never-ending debate. It's almost as if we're moving backwards.
