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North America Politics

New leader, new tactics for Quebec’s Parti Québécois

The election of Jean Francois Lisée is bringing about a change of tactics for the separatist Parti Quebecois (PQ).

Economics North America

California cap-and-trade takes carbon market to new heights

While far from perfect, cap-and-trade emissions trading looks to be the future of combating climate change. California, a new entrant to the scene, is already making a big splash in

North America Politics

Separatist defeat in Quebec elections calms investors

The stunning defeat of the Parti Quebecois at the hands of the Liberal Party effectively kills the French-Canadian quest for autonomy – at least until the next election. When premier Pauline

North America Politics

Extensive corruption in Quebec undermines competition

Will Quebec’s Charbonneau Commission succeed in rooting out corruption, or will the crooked culture persist? The answer to that question will have a substantial impact on the province’s prospects for