Jean-François Plante
Encyclopedia
Jean-François "Jeff" Plante is a Canadian conservative/self-described libertarian
activist and supporter of men's rights
. He has been an internet radio host, and was also running for leadership of the Action démocratique du Québec
(ADQ), following Mario Dumont
's resignation after the 2008 Quebec election.
He is the editor of République de Bananes a french canadian news and analysis website.
's City Council
for the district of Père-Marquette in 1998 with 34% of the vote, defeating incumbent
Robert Laramée
(33%). In 2001, Plante ran in the district of Louis-Hébert (Rosemont–Petite-Patrie borough). He received 64% of the vote. He did not run for re-election in 2005. Plante was affiliated to the Vision Montréal
party of Mayor
Pierre Bourque
.
(ADQ) candidate for the Basses-Laurentides district of Deux-Montagnes in 2007
. The ADQ was under much scrutiny from the media, because a number of observers felt that most of the party's candidates were neither experienced nor qualified enough to properly manage the provincial government.
On March 5, 2007, Denis Lessard a journalist close to the Quebec Liberal Party unveiled a patchwork of out-of-context past declarations he made on his internet radio. Plante declared that too much emphasis was put on violence towards women while none for men. He also refused to wear the annual white ribbon, which is used to remember the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre
, asserting it was used by certain feminist lobbies to say that every man should be held responsible for this crime. Plante claimed that the event was hijacked of its real meaning by lobbies to serve a political agenda.
Left wing medias, pressured Dumont to make him resign which he did three days later. Lucie Leblanc
replaced Plante as candidate.
Following the incident, Plante's appeal with conservative/libertarian radio audiences seems even stronger. Besides, media criticism has not prevented the ADQ from winning the district of Deux-Montagnes. Leblanc was sent to the legislature
with 36% of the vote.
As of May 2, 2007 (more than a month after the election), Plante still held an executive job within the ADQ party structure. Female Liberal Cabinet Members Nathalie Normandeau
, Monique Jérôme-Forget
, Christine St-Pierre
and Line Beauchamp
called for his resignation. So far Dumont has refused to expel Plante, claiming that anyone has the right to support the ADQ.
Libertarianism
Libertarianism, in the strictest sense, is the political philosophy that holds individual liberty as the basic moral principle of society. In the broadest sense, it is any political philosophy which approximates this view...
activist and supporter of men's rights
Men's rights
Men's rights is an umbrella term, encompassing the political rights, entitlements, and freedoms given or denied to males within a nation or culture....
. He has been an internet radio host, and was also running for leadership of the Action démocratique du Québec
Action démocratique du Québec
The Action démocratique du Québec, commonly referred to as the ADQ is a centre-right political party in Quebec, Canada. On the sovereignty question, it defines itself as autonomist, and has support from both soft nationalists and federalists....
(ADQ), following Mario Dumont
Mario Dumont
Mario Dumont is a television personality and former politician in the province of Quebec. He was a Member of the National Assembly of Quebec , and the leader of the Action démocratique du Québec , from 1994 to 2009...
's resignation after the 2008 Quebec election.
Internet Radio
He runs Radio XTRM, a Canadian internet based radio stations.He is the editor of République de Bananes a french canadian news and analysis website.
Municipal Politics
He was elected to MontrealMontreal
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...
's City Council
City council
A city council or town council is the legislative body that governs a city, town, municipality or local government area.-Australia & NZ:Because of the differences in legislation between the States, the exact definition of a City Council varies...
for the district of Père-Marquette in 1998 with 34% of the vote, defeating incumbent
Incumbent
The incumbent, in politics, is the existing holder of a political office. This term is usually used in reference to elections, in which races can often be defined as being between an incumbent and non-incumbent. For example, in the 2004 United States presidential election, George W...
Robert Laramée
Robert Laramée
Robert Laramée is a Canadian politician and was a city councillor in Montreal, Quebec.- Background :Laramée holds a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation. According to Fugues magazine, he is openly gay.- City Councillor :...
(33%). In 2001, Plante ran in the district of Louis-Hébert (Rosemont–Petite-Patrie borough). He received 64% of the vote. He did not run for re-election in 2005. Plante was affiliated to the Vision Montréal
Vision Montreal
Vision Montreal is a municipal political party in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It has been in existence since 1994 and presently forms the Official opposition on Montreal City Council under leader Louise Harel.-Origins:...
party of Mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
Pierre Bourque
Pierre Bourque (politician)
Pierre Bourque, CQ is a businessman and politician in Quebec, Canada. He founded the Vision Montreal political party and served as mayor of Montreal from 1994 to 2001.-Background:...
.
Provincial Politics
Plante also ran as an Action démocratique du QuébecAction démocratique du Québec
The Action démocratique du Québec, commonly referred to as the ADQ is a centre-right political party in Quebec, Canada. On the sovereignty question, it defines itself as autonomist, and has support from both soft nationalists and federalists....
(ADQ) candidate for the Basses-Laurentides district of Deux-Montagnes in 2007
Quebec general election, 2007
The Quebec general election of 2007 was held in the Canadian province of Quebec on March 26, 2007 to elect members of the 38th National Assembly of Quebec. The Quebec Liberal Party led by Jean Charest managed to win a plurality of seats, but were reduced to a minority government, Quebec's first in...
. The ADQ was under much scrutiny from the media, because a number of observers felt that most of the party's candidates were neither experienced nor qualified enough to properly manage the provincial government.
On March 5, 2007, Denis Lessard a journalist close to the Quebec Liberal Party unveiled a patchwork of out-of-context past declarations he made on his internet radio. Plante declared that too much emphasis was put on violence towards women while none for men. He also refused to wear the annual white ribbon, which is used to remember the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre
École Polytechnique massacre
The École Polytechnique Massacre, also known as the Montreal Massacre, was a hate crime perpetrated on December 6, 1989 at the École Polytechnique in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Twenty-five-year-old Gamil Rodrigue Liass Gharbi, who had changed his name to Marc Lépine, armed with a legally obtained...
, asserting it was used by certain feminist lobbies to say that every man should be held responsible for this crime. Plante claimed that the event was hijacked of its real meaning by lobbies to serve a political agenda.
Left wing medias, pressured Dumont to make him resign which he did three days later. Lucie Leblanc
Lucie Leblanc
Lucie Leblanc is a politician from Quebec, Canada. She was an Action démocratique du Québec Member of the National Assembly for the electoral district of Deux-Montagnes from 2007 to 2008.-Background:...
replaced Plante as candidate.
Following the incident, Plante's appeal with conservative/libertarian radio audiences seems even stronger. Besides, media criticism has not prevented the ADQ from winning the district of Deux-Montagnes. Leblanc was sent to the legislature
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...
with 36% of the vote.
As of May 2, 2007 (more than a month after the election), Plante still held an executive job within the ADQ party structure. Female Liberal Cabinet Members Nathalie Normandeau
Nathalie Normandeau
Nathalie Normandeau is a Quebec politician. She was MNA for the riding of Bonaventure in the Gaspésie region between 1998 and 2011...
, Monique Jérôme-Forget
Monique Jérôme-Forget
Monique Jérôme-Forget is a psychologist and a former Quebec politician. She was the Member of National Assembly for the riding of Marguerite-Bourgeois in the Montreal region as a member of the Quebec Liberal Party between 1998 and 2009...
, Christine St-Pierre
Christine St-Pierre
Christine St-Pierre, B.Sc.Soc. is a journalist and a Quebec politician. She is the current MNA for the Montreal provincial riding of Acadie as a member of the Quebec Liberal Party....
and Line Beauchamp
Line Beauchamp
Line Beauchamp is a Quebec politician. She is the current Quebec Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for the Montreal riding of Bourassa-Sauvé as a member of the Quebec Liberal Party...
called for his resignation. So far Dumont has refused to expel Plante, claiming that anyone has the right to support the ADQ.