Québec Solidaire vote may be more than a sign of youthful rebellion

As conservative governments take hold in other provinces, the election results in Quebec may be a harbinger of things to come elsewhere, and may prove to be a major challenge for the Trudeau Liberals in 2019.

The Québec Solidaire in this month’s election had many candidates, like co-spokesperson Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, pictured, who were under 30, and had been involved in the “Printemps Erable” student protests in 2012 in the province.Photograph courtesy of Ben Powless

Opinion

BY ANDREW CADDELL

October 10, 2018

KAMOURASKA, QUE.—The young woman who serves me my croissants and brioches at the local bakery surprised me today when she revealed she has an accounting degree from Université de Montréal and used to work for a heavy-equipment company. When the bakery closes for the season, she will do the books...

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