Saturday July 25 2009 – A Message from President Frédéric Nollet
Summer might be coming late, but a meeting with Gatineau NDP candidate and Québec President Françoise Boivin will bring much energy to this July!
You are cordially invited to come and meet Françoise Boivin for a get-together which will be held at the restaurant-bar La Tasca in Gatineau. Everyone is welcome!
For more information, please call us at 819-243-7293 or e-mail us at info@francoiseboivin.com. Please RSVP before July 28.
See you there!
Frédéric Nollet
President, NDP Association of Gatineau
Friday July 24 2009 - A message from Françoise
Dear friends,
On May 23, 2009 I presided over my first General Assembly in the presence of over 100 delegates, as well as our leader Jack Layton and our Québec lieutenant Thomas Mulcair. Over 36 resolutions were studied and many were adopted and prioritized for the Halifax Convention, to be held from August 14 to August 16 2009.
The working languages, culture, employment insurance and consumer protection were some of the main preoccupation of the Québec NDP members. The NDP is the only federalist party which has Québec’s interests close to its heart.
Those who wish to join our volunteer teams or make a donation to contribute to the next campaign are welcome and may communicate with us at 819- 243-7293 or by e-mail at info@francoiseboivin.com.
See you soon!
Françoise
Tuesday November 18 2008 - The NDP-Québec Congress was held last weekend in Montréal. With 500 000 votes cast in the province last election, the NDP's message has been heard by the Québécois. Also, Françoise has been elected president of the Québec wing of the NDP. Congratulations Françoise! Read the Canadian Press article
Tuesday October 21 2008 - In an interview with LeDroit, Françoise has expressed her enthusiasm and will to run for the NDP again in Gatineau. Given the exceptional results last week, she is very motivated to carry the NDP banner. Read the article in LeDroit
Wednesday October 15 2008 - What a campaign! Françoise earned the second position with 26% of the vote, only 3% behind the Bloc. She tripled the score the NDP had in 2006, showing that the people of Gatineau heard her message. Françoise is very happy to see this strong base and thanks you for having supported her.
Tuesday October 14 2008 - Today is the election! If you have not voted already, we certainly encourage you to do so. It is your voice in the democratic process!
Sunday October 12 2008 - There is only 48 hours left to the campaign! Here is Françoise's popular ad published in the Revue de Gatineau yesterday. It is quite relevant to the season we are in and the wave of change that is coming!
Saturday October 11 2008 - LeDroit endorses Françoise Boivin!
In today's edition, Pierre Jury writes that the Outaouais-Ottawa region newspaper endorses Françoise's bid for Member of Parliament for Gatineau! Click here to read the article!
Friday October 10 2008 - "It's time to move past the Bloc and choose change for Quebec," said New Democrat Leader Jack Layton today.
Layton brought his campaign to become Prime Minister to the riding of Gatineau, where New Democrat candidate Francoise Boivin has a strong shot at victory.
"There's a new choice for Quebec in this election - a choice of hope and optimism. It's time for change in Quebec" said Layton, "New Democrat change."
Layton appealed to voters who supported the Bloc Quebecois in the past, pointing out that many problems - like the environment - require strong action by progressives across provincial boundaries.
The New Democrat leader said it was time for "a Prime Minister who always respects the uniqueness of Quebec...and who respects" the province's arts and culture.
Layton slammed Stephen Harper for turning his back on Quebec, doing nothing on health care, and failing to act on climate change.
"All Harper cares about is big profits for big banks, big oil and the wealthiest corporations. That's why he gave them billions in unconditional tax breaks, while he turned his back on you."
Friday October 10 2008 - Jack Layton believes the NPD will make a breakthrough in the Outaouais next Tuesday, with its strong candidates Françoise Boivin in Gatineau, Pierre Ducasse in Hull-Aylmer and Céline Brault in Pontiac. Click here to read the interview he had with Info07!
Thursday October 9 2008 - A Message from Jack Layton
Hello Friends,
I will be coming to Gatineau tomorrow, Friday, October 10th for a rally at the Association Récréative de Gatineau, 195 Maloney West starting at 8 PM. This is a crucial election for all Canadians. Too long we've had governments who ignore the needs of working Canadians, and this cannot be allowed to continue.
I will be a Prime Minister who will fight for what's right for you and your family.
Hope to see you on Friday!
Jack Layton
Wednesday October 8 2008 - Thomas Mulcair, NDP MP for Outremont visited his home region today and encouraged Françoise in her campaign. He also came to explain the amount of experience the NDP candidates and the change they will bring for Gatineau. You can view an excerpt below. Thanks to Info07 for the coverage!
Read Metro's article about Mr. Mulcair's visit in English
Wednesday October 8 2008 - We received a nice surprise yesterday. Jacques Bélanger, a composer from Gatineau made a song to support Françoise. Thank you for this very kind and amusing contribution "Jack"!
Monday October 6 2008 - We have put up a link to the Seniors' Charter as proposed by the NDP that ensures respect, dignity and security for our seniors. This is a very important matter to the New Democractic Party. We have also put up a summary of the Sherbrooke Declaration, describing the relationship the NDP wishes to have with Québec. With the NDP, it is always about respect!
Sunday October 5 2008 - A good article about Françoise joining the NDP has been written by Mathieu Bélanger of the Journal de Montréal. Click here to read it!
Wednesday October 1 2008 - To inform you about the campaign and Françoise's views, we have put the NDP's platform online for you to consult as well as a picture gallery from the campaign so far. Enjoy!
