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[–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 48 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

.* Embarrassed BC noises *

[–] ProgrammingSocks@pawb.social 29 points 2 months ago

Living in Alberta is like having a really awful older brother that everybody relates to you to the point where you just accept that's how everybody assumes you are.

[–] slym 41 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Never been prouder of my province

[–] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 14 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Never been prouder to live next to quebec

[–] streetfestival 9 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Which Canadian province you live in in order of increasing likeliness based on population: Newfoundland (Labrador), New Brunswick, Ontario.

In making this silly comment, I learned that Quebec borders on 4 US states and Ontario 3 (if I read the maps correctly 🤭 - it was a quick look). These provinces border more states than prairie provinces in good part because the prairie provinces' adjacent states are much wider than those south of Quebec and Ontario. This concludes my most Canada-centric comment of the year :P

[–] Magister@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

Yes, Montreal is pretty close to NY and VT, I often goes there. There is a small border with NH, and bigger one with ME in the east.

[–] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Well done! Also canada can be dope. A lot of good folks. Fairly open minded, great food, fantastic culture from all around the world. If you've never been, there is a lot to see!

[–] streetfestival 39 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

According to a study by the Angus Reid Institute, Quebec is still the province where positive sentiments towards CPC leader Pierre Poilievre are the lowest.

That's thinking. Good on you, Québec.

.* Embarrassed ON noises *
(Credit: @xmunk@sh.itjust.works)

[–] mp3 35 points 2 months ago
[–] wise_pancake 25 points 2 months ago (2 children)

A majority of Canadians, 55%, say they have a negative opinion of Poilievre.

How are we in a situation where ALL of the federal party leaders are extremely unpopular going into an election.

Pollieve is at -18 net favourability, Singh is at -16, Trudeau is at -40%.

“Pierre Poilievre’s net favourability in Quebec sits at -45%.”

Vive la Quebec. Outside of some of the cultural stuff, I feel I align a lot with Quebec politically.

[–] chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

It’s called Simpson’s Paradox. When you split people into groups each group can have a favourable rating towards a politician but when you combine all the groups you can have the opposite trend where all politicians are viewed negatively.

[–] nik282000 4 points 2 months ago

How are we in a situation where ALL of the federal party leaders are extremely unpopular going into an election.

Because our political system is absolutely crammed with career ~~criminals~~ politicians who's only goals are pump this country for every penny.

[–] TheMightyCanuck@sh.itjust.works 21 points 2 months ago (4 children)

Based Quebecois

That being said aren't they pretty staunch bloc supporters rather than lib or con

[–] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 19 points 2 months ago (1 children)

And the Bloc fights for Quebec's interests and for the respect of provincial powers and in the end it helps all provinces.

You're all very welcome.

[–] Mongostein 11 points 2 months ago

I keep saying that the stubbornness of Quebeckers is the only thing that keeps Canada from having a two party system like the states.

Keep it up, Quebec!

[–] SkyNTP@lemmy.ml 19 points 2 months ago (1 children)

aren't they pretty staunch bloc supporters rather than lib or con

Pretty easy choice these days

[–] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago

When there's only one party leader with enough of a brain to lead the country but he represents a party that is only present in one province and he wants to break that country in two...

[–] streetfestival 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

AFAIK Quebec tends not to elect many Conservatives - probably the fewest per capita in Canada provincially/territorially, per the headline. They elect a lot of Liberal and Bloc candidates. My conjecture (which is irrelevant in days like this when the Libs poll pitifully) is that how many Liberals Quebec (which, like Ontario, has a ton of seats) elects, as opposed to Bloc, has a pretty sizeable indirect effect on who forms governments between the Liberals and Conservatives. I should add that I'm ignorant of where the Bloc is on the political spectrum, so my 'Liberals and Bloc split votes' hypothesis is blind in that respect

[–] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 months ago

The Bloc votes based on Quebec's interests so it makes them left of center most of the time as for the most part it's a progressive province when it comes to social services and so on (even though it gets depicted as being super conservative/anti migrants, based on stats it's usually the most welcoming province for migrants).

[–] scutiger@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The Bloc's goal is to sneak in a few seats to represent Quebec's interests federally. Nobody is voting for the Bloc expecting Yves-François Blanchet to become PM. Quebec is just different enough from the RoC that having a party dedicated to itself makes sense.

[–] wise_pancake 1 points 2 months ago

I think it’s a great move for them. They’re actually in the running for official opposition right now, with a 42% chance of becoming opposition (using pre-Freeland resignation stats)

[–] SplashJackson 17 points 2 months ago

Finally, I can envy Quebec again

[–] IzzyJ@lemmy.world 17 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Everything I hear about Quebec makes me like it more. If only it were easier for me specifically to immigrate

[–] Sunshine 10 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Quebec also has the cheapest car insurance, phone bills, housing. They have political donation contribution limits capped at $100 a year and they list your name and which party you support politically on elections Quebec. They have areas that actually affordable for the minimum wage. They are the province that’s the furthest away from a 2-party system as the Quebecois actually give the smaller parties a chance of government unlike the rest of Canada where people tend to worship the 2 establishment political parties no matter.

It’s no wonder conservatives complain they speak French because it is the best protection against fascist propaganda.

[–] Adm_Drummer@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)
[–] gramie 2 points 2 months ago

I just moved to get back from Ontario, and my car insurance doesn't seem to have changed much. On the other hand, I was able to buy a house for 2/3 or less of what it would have cost anywhere in Southern Ontario.

We have discovered some drawbacks, but all in all it has been a positive experience.

[–] scutiger@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Quebec actually has some of the most forgiving policies for immigration in the country. Speaking French is a big plus and makes it much easier to get in, but a lot of people go through Quebec to end up elsewhere in Canada.

[–] IzzyJ@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago

I have no skilled jobs and would still meed to learn French. From when I looked into it, it seemed the province specifically needed to nominate you

[–] ProgrammingSocks@pawb.social 8 points 2 months ago

Oh my God do I really have to start liking the East now?

[–] independantiste@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Village gaulois...

[–] Magister@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

Yeah, of course! Bloc for the win!

[–] CkrnkFrnchMn 4 points 2 months ago

They're not that stupid now aren't they...

[–] Binette@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 months ago

Based quebec