Quebec election commentary - August 17, 2012

Harold Chorney, a professor in the Department of Political Science, thinks that limiting private donations to political parties could help curb favoritism and corruption in Quebec: CBC News and Yahoo News. Chorney also discussed the issue on CBC Radio News and CBC’s Homerun. Chorney was also on CTV News Montreal to discuss why the Liberals are targeting CAQ leader François Legault with negative ads (See item titled Charest promises transit dollars).

Bruce Hicks, a lecturer in the Department of Political Science, thinks that Bill 78 and the summer vacation had an impact on attendance at recent protests against the tuition hike. Hicks explains that support for Jean Charest could gain momentum following the decision this week by students at some Cegeps to return to classes: The Montreal Gazette.