The Hydro-Québec Building & Other Quebec Curios
Outside of the Hydro-Québec Building on boulevard René-Lévesque is a bust of none other than René Lévesque. Sculpted in bronze by Hungarian artist Paul Lancz (sculptor [read on]
René Lévesque
Book of the Month Club: La politique dans la peau by John Parisella
Part autobiography, part memoir, John Parisella’s latest book takes a retrospective look about Quebec politics from the 1970s to the 1990s.
Hoop Jumping for the Olympics & Other Quebec Curios
The Olympic Stadium: a giant, donut-shaped building. That’s about it, right? In a word, non. Envisioned by French architect Roger Taillibert, featuring a retractable roof [read on]
Battle of the Law School Premiers & Other Quebec Curios
It is not surprising that many of our Quebec premiers have been extremely accomplished in their respective domains of work. Premiers have come from diverse backgrounds, such [read on]
Robert Bourassa, Associate Professor & Other Quebec Curios
Examining the role of controversial federalist/separatist Robert Bourassa in Quebec politics, as well as his time spent as a professor between 1976-1983.
Hydro Quebec doesn’t belong to you & other Quebec curios
Examining the history and the legal implications of Hydro Quebec and its ownership by the Quebec state.