Journalist with @CBCNews. Reach me at jonathan.montpetit@cbc.ca or https://t.co/cQ2kikhrrS
Aug 28, 2022 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
In an interview with @TheTyee, the man who verbally attacked Chrystia Freeland invokes a conspiracy theory about a supposed fertilizer ban.
I explored the origins of the conspiracy here:
cbc.ca/news/canada/fr…
The conspiracy theory -- that govt's/WEF are orchestrating food shortages -- is based in part on misinformation about Ottawa's fertilizer policy: that the feds want to ban fertilizer use.
Jul 28, 2022 • 28 tweets • 12 min read
In the last 2 yrs the Conservative Party of Quebec has gone from a fringe party to jockeying for 2nd place in the polls.
Here’s a long thread about how the party’s leader and numerous candidates have spread misinformation about COVID-19 and amplified conspiracy theorists.
tl;dr cbc.ca/news/investiga…
May 26, 2019 • 13 tweets • 3 min read
I'm going to raise a few points here to explain the Quebec government's response, and suggest why some people may find it problematic...1/N
While calling the act "unacceptable," Premier Legault added that in a society, "you will always have, unfortunately, some racist people." In other words, things happen, but nothing to worry about.
Mar 28, 2019 • 11 tweets • 2 min read
Here are the preliminary details on Quebec's new secularism bill. @benshingler is handling the breaking news file all day. I'll have analysis when I can get my thoughts straight... but here are some initial notes
cbc.ca/news/canada/mo…
The CAQ is the fourth consecutive government to table a comprehensive bill on secularism.
Charest's Liberal - Bill 94: died on order sheet
Marois' PQ - Bill 60: died on order sheet
Couillard's Liberals - Bill 62: sections suspended pending court challenge
