Mr Duceppe has recovered nicely from his electoral evisceration this past spring, landing himself a fine job outside of elected office as his parachute takes him to the ranks of Radio-Canada, we imagine to offer his insight and past experience into the world of politics and maybe fashion.
The move to the broadcast world, most likely will further cement the reputation of the French language, government funded broadcast outlet as a fine nesting place for sovereigntists, as Duceppe adds his name to the long list of politicos turned commentators that have joined le corporation du Mama.
The announcement today that Mr. Duceppe will not have to stand in the unemployment lines with the rest of Canadians and Canadiennes alike, has not gone un-noticed in the English media, the National Post for instance pointing out that in the end, Mr. Duceppe will still rely on the taxpayers of the entire federation for his daily paycheque.
It's not unusual for politicians to move on to the media side of life upon their departure from elected office (whether through retirement or at the will of the electorate, bien sur!), Mr. Duceppe is of course following a lengthy list of politicians that find their opinions still carry weight or tweak some interest.
His arrival at Radio Canada comes at an interesting time in Quebec political history, offering him the opportunity to examine what may come for the province with the demise of his political home the Bloc over oh so many years.
In fact, job one for Mr. Duceppe may be to offer comment on this new arrival on the Quebec scene, yet another party dedicated to the goal of leaving Canada and striking out on their own.
Though we suspect he won't be too enthused about the opening manifesto and their outright condemnation of those that have gone before them and seemingly let down the cause of their resolve.
National Post-- Ducppe's latest gig: commentator for Radio-Canada
Toronto Star-- Gilles Duceppe gets new gig at Radio-Canada
Toronto Sun-- CBC hires ex-Bloc leader Duceppe
Toronto Sun-- Watchdogs question Duceppe's CBC gig
CJAD Radio -- Duceppe accepts job with Radio Canada
Update: Well that was a quick tenure, Mr. Duceppe has left Radio Canada, over a dispute regarding political discussion, rather puzzling why they would have hired the guy if they weren't going to let him talk politics, really, we were only kidding about his fashion sense!
No comments:
Post a Comment