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Le Devoir du Québec
« on: October 01, 2021, 07:03:50 PM »

Founded by journalist, politician and nationalist Hermel Roussel in ????, Le Devoir is one of Québec's oldest and largest circulating newspapers. In its first edition, Roussel explained the name ("the duty" in English) and the mandate of the newspaper as "To ensure the triumph of ideas over appetites, of the public good over partisan interests, there is but one means: awake in the people, and above all in the ruling classes, a sense of public duty in all its forms: religious duty, national duty, civic duty."




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President Maximilien Boucheron recently adressed a session of the National Assembly, giving a lofty outline of his five-year term and set a determined tone for what is to come, which lasted well over an hour. The new president cast himself both as the agent of change Québec wanted and as his country’s rampart for thriving in a new world order. Boucheron spoke, among other things, about the investments the coalition government already has made. The government parties consists of his own socialist Quebec Solidarity, the Green Party and the Liberal party, led by the liberal Prime Minister Marie Seydoux as part of an agreement.

"Quebec must be a country at work. Investments are now being made in new housing and infrastructure, in entrepreneurship and in training people for jobs. This is how unemployment is pushed back. The needs of Quebec schools are now being met with investments in the teaching staff, more employees, smaller groups of children and in an equal school. This is how knowledge results can be raised. We take the lead in climate work ". In conclusion, Boucheron spoke about his vision of "a society that holds together and where people exist for each other". 

Such comments should be understood in the context of the Republic switching a right-wing led government after many years to a left-wing one, the former advocating for tax cuts and increased privatizations, whilst opposing full membership in intergovernmental organisations for the fear of losing perceived sovereignty. The former governmental policies are considered to be controversial within Québecois society today, causing both praise and distress depending on who you ask.

CSU discussions in Rokkenjima and creation of a new regional/intergovernmental organization
Boucheron also mentioned about his upcoming trip to Ashinxao, Rokkenjima, where it's expected that discussions will be held with Ms. Madison Pryde, Chair of the Council of Head of States of the Cross-Straits Union, for the purposes of integrating Quebec as a member state of said organisation. "Threats such as the climate crisis, pandemics, terrorism and organized crime cannot be solved by an individual country," he said when emphasizing the importance of possible CSU cooperation with Quebec. Aside from economic benefits by gaining access to an enlarged market, he further added that "CSU cooperation will make Quebec stronger and more secure."

Finally, Boucheron revealed another goal of his, intended to be accomplished within his first Presidential term: "For the sake of world peace and prosperity, this government aims to create an inter-governmental political forum for cooperation in the Rodinian Sea Region." According to him, it will function as a coordinator of a multitude of regional actors in the areas of three long-term priorities: a regional identity, a sustainable & prosperous region, and a safe & secure region. "It shall focus on themes such as societal security, sustainability, research & innovation, as well as countering human trafficking," Boucheron further added.

Given the great controversy behind the United Soviet Rodina in terms of its historical relations with and actions towards other neighbouring countries, it remains to be seen as to whether such a goal is even possible of accomplishing in the first place. Still, Bouceron remains positive about the prospects. "It will naturally require extensive negotiations with all potential countries surrounding the Rodinian Sea Region, but as you say: never say never."








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