André Pratte
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André Pratte is a journalist and economist. He is the current Editor-in-Chief of the Montreal
large-circulation newspaper La Presse
. In Quebec, he is a notable voice of the Quebec federalist ideology
.
, he became Editor-in-Chief of La Presse in 2001, defending the federalist
and fiscally centre-right
political stance of the paper. In 2005, Pratte was among the group who signed the manifesto "For a clear-eyed vision of Quebec", better known by the French title "Pour un Québec lucide" and critical of the social democratic
so-called Quebec Model. Criticized by some sovereigntists
, he has defended his neutrality and has claimed in the book Aux pays des merveilles to be a soft-nationalist
and have a soft-sovereigntist past (with claims of 'Yes' votes in both 1980
and 1995 Quebec referendum
s).
He published a number of books at VLB éditeur. The first, Le Syndrome de Pinocchio discussed a lying "syndrome" in politicians and was the subject of a censure motion from the National Assembly of Quebec
in 1997. He also published a biography of the future Premier of Quebec
Jean Charest
under the title L'Énigme Charest in 1997, drawing a paradoxical portrait of the man. He would redirect his criticism upon his own journalistic profession in Les Oiseaux de malheur in 2000.
Pratte edited Reconquerir le Canada — un nouveau projet pour la nation québécoise (Reconquering Canada: Quebec Federalists Speak Up for Change), a book of essays by several prominent Quebecers to better promote federalism in the province. The authors stated they want Quebec to have a greater role within the federation. Pratte said the province must be better linked with other provinces and that Quebecers must serve on bodies of the federal government. To make progress, Quebecers must change their view of federalism and Canada, and their perception of being a victim, which does not correspond with experience. The book counts 14 authors from various political affiliations: André Pratte, Daniel Fournier
, Jean Leclair, Benoît Pelletier
, Marie Bernard-Meunier
, Patrice Ryan et Frédéric Bérard, François Pratte, Martin Cauchon
, Pierre Gerlier-Forest, Hervé Rivet and Fabrice Rivault, Marc Garneau
, Mathieu Laberge. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/montreal/story/2007/11/09/qc-prattebook11-9.html
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
large-circulation newspaper La Presse
La Presse (Canada)
La Presse, founded in 1884, is a French-language Monday-Saturday newspaper published in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is owned today by Groupe Gesca, a subsidiary of Power Corporation of Canada. The Sunday version was dropped in 2009.-Description:...
. In Quebec, he is a notable voice of the Quebec federalist ideology
Quebec federalist ideology
Quebec federalist ideology revolves around the concept of Quebec remaining within Canada, in opposition to the desires of Quebec sovereigntists and proponents of Quebec independence....
.
Biography
During the 1980s, Pratte worked at radio station CKAC in Montreal. He switched from the airwaves to the written press in 1986. Succeeding Alain DubucAlain Dubuc
Alain Dubuc is a journalist and an economist from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is a columnist for Montreal's La Presse, Quebec City's Le Soleil and five other dailies in Quebec. He is a notable advocate of center-right fiscal politics and the Quebec federalist ideology.- Biography :Alain Dubuc is...
, he became Editor-in-Chief of La Presse in 2001, defending the federalist
Quebec federalist ideology
Quebec federalist ideology revolves around the concept of Quebec remaining within Canada, in opposition to the desires of Quebec sovereigntists and proponents of Quebec independence....
and fiscally centre-right
Centre-right
The centre-right or center-right is a political term commonly used to describe or denote individuals, political parties, or organizations whose views stretch from the centre to the right on the left-right spectrum, excluding far right stances. Centre-right can also describe a coalition of centrist...
political stance of the paper. In 2005, Pratte was among the group who signed the manifesto "For a clear-eyed vision of Quebec", better known by the French title "Pour un Québec lucide" and critical of the social democratic
Social democracy
Social democracy is a political ideology of the center-left on the political spectrum. Social democracy is officially a form of evolutionary reformist socialism. It supports class collaboration as the course to achieve socialism...
so-called Quebec Model. Criticized by some sovereigntists
Quebec sovereignty movement
The Quebec sovereignty movement refers to both the political movement and the ideology of values, concepts and ideas that promote the secession of the province of Quebec from the rest of Canada...
, he has defended his neutrality and has claimed in the book Aux pays des merveilles to be a soft-nationalist
Quebec nationalism
Quebec nationalism is a nationalist movement in the Canadian province of Quebec .-1534–1774:Canada was first a french colony. Jacques Cartier claimed it for France in 1534, and permanent French settlement began in 1608. It was part of New France, which constituted all French colonies in North America...
and have a soft-sovereigntist past (with claims of 'Yes' votes in both 1980
1980 Quebec referendum
The 1980 Quebec referendum was the first referendum in Quebec on the place of Quebec within Canada and whether Quebec should pursue a path toward sovereignty. The referendum was called by Quebec's Parti Québécois government, which strongly favoured secession from Canada...
and 1995 Quebec referendum
1995 Quebec referendum
The 1995 Quebec referendum was the second referendum to ask voters in the Canadian province of Quebec whether Quebec should secede from Canada and become an independent state, through the question:...
s).
He published a number of books at VLB éditeur. The first, Le Syndrome de Pinocchio discussed a lying "syndrome" in politicians and was the subject of a censure motion from the National Assembly of Quebec
National Assembly of Quebec
The National Assembly of Quebec is the legislative body of the Province of Quebec. The Lieutenant Governor and the National Assembly compose the Parliament of Quebec, which operates in a fashion similar to those of other British-style parliamentary systems.The National Assembly was formerly the...
in 1997. He also published a biography of the future Premier of Quebec
Premier of Quebec
The Premier of Quebec is the first minister of the Canadian province of Quebec. The Premier is the province's head of government and his title is Premier and President of the Executive Council....
Jean Charest
Jean Charest
John James "Jean" Charest, PC, MNA is a Canadian politician who has been the 29th Premier of Quebec since 2003. He was leader of the federal Progressive Conservative Party of Canada from 1993 to 1998 and has been leader of the Quebec Liberal Party since 1998....
under the title L'Énigme Charest in 1997, drawing a paradoxical portrait of the man. He would redirect his criticism upon his own journalistic profession in Les Oiseaux de malheur in 2000.
Pratte edited Reconquerir le Canada — un nouveau projet pour la nation québécoise (Reconquering Canada: Quebec Federalists Speak Up for Change), a book of essays by several prominent Quebecers to better promote federalism in the province. The authors stated they want Quebec to have a greater role within the federation. Pratte said the province must be better linked with other provinces and that Quebecers must serve on bodies of the federal government. To make progress, Quebecers must change their view of federalism and Canada, and their perception of being a victim, which does not correspond with experience. The book counts 14 authors from various political affiliations: André Pratte, Daniel Fournier
Daniel Fournier
Daniel Fournier is a businessperson and politician in the Canadian province of Quebec. Known as a successful real estate investor, he has been the president of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec's real estate group since June 2010...
, Jean Leclair, Benoît Pelletier
Benoît Pelletier
Benoît Pelletier is lawyer, academic, and politician in the Canadian province of Quebec. He was a Liberal member of the National Assembly of Quebec from 1998 to 2008 and was a prominent cabinet minister in the government of Jean Charest...
, Marie Bernard-Meunier
Marie Bernard-Meunier
Marie Bernard-Meunier is a former Canadian diplomat. She was Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Netherlands then to the Federal Republic of Germany.- External links :*...
, Patrice Ryan et Frédéric Bérard, François Pratte, Martin Cauchon
Martin Cauchon
Martin Cauchon, PC is a Canadian lawyer and politician. He is a former Liberal Cabinet Minister.Cauchon was born in La Malbaie, Quebec and studied law at the University of Ottawa and the University of Exeter...
, Pierre Gerlier-Forest, Hervé Rivet and Fabrice Rivault, Marc Garneau
Marc Garneau
Joseph Jean-Pierre Marc Garneau, CC CD FCASI MP is a Canadian retired military officer, former astronaut, engineer and politician.Garneau was the first Canadian in space taking part in three flights aboard NASA Space shuttles...
, Mathieu Laberge. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/montreal/story/2007/11/09/qc-prattebook11-9.html
External links
- Article archive (1996 to 2004) at Vigile.net
See also
- Politics of QuebecPolitics of QuebecThe politics of Quebec are centred on a provincial government resembling that of the other Canadian provinces, namely a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy. The capital of the province is Quebec City, where the Lieutenant Governor, Premier, the legislature, and cabinet reside.The...