(EN) Explaining Quebec politics to the rest of Canada | Interview with musician Jenna Aquino

La Mentalité Verte - The Eco-Mindset

In this special episode of the Eco Mindset podcast, Alex Tyrrell is interviewed BY Jenna Aquino, Ontario-born musician and newcomer to Montreal. Having decided to become a Quebec resident, Jenna wants to know all about politics from a progressive Quebec perspective. And who better to ask than the long-term activist and leader of an eco-socialist party, himself?
They discuss the Quebec political landscape, important issues affecting the province, the role of the Green Party of Quebec, and the differences between Quebec and Ontario. They also touch on media coverage, language issues, and the challenges of learning French in Quebec. The conversation highlights the need for progressive voices in Quebec politics and the impact of mainstream media on shaping public opinion. In this conversation, Alex Tyrrell discusses various topics related to Quebec politics and his involvement in the Green Party. He raises concerns about the potential for censorship and the need for balance between protecting elected officials and the right to criticize them. He also offers advice to newcomers to Quebec on learning the language, staying informed, and getting involved in activism. Tyrrell emphasizes the importance of political participation and the need for ambitious, ideologically-driven political parties. They also touch on the Green Party of Quebec's eco-socialist ideology vs the Canadian Green Party’s eco-capitalism and the expulsion of himself and other hard-left candidates from the federal Green Party. The conversation explores issues such as housing affordability, police violence, and the need for political participation. Despite the obstacles, Tyrrell remains optimistic and motivated to create positive change.
Jenna Aquino
https://www.jennaaquino.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/574WvZbIO0uSET4RvyAPgQ
https://music.apple.com/ng/artist/jenna-aquino/1628211701
The Green Party of Quebec's Political Platform:
https://pvq.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/programme_2022_ENG_compress.pdf
Takeaways
-Quebec politics is influenced by language-based media coverage, which can lead to different perspectives and priorities compared to the rest of Canada.
-The Green Party of Quebec is the federalist left-wing party in the province, advocating for eco-socialism, progressive policies, and a strong anti-war foreign policy.
- The Green Party of Quebec is the only Eco-socialist political party across Canada and is separate from the eco-capitalist federal Green Party.
-Mainstream media in Quebec can perpetuate discriminatory narratives and limit the representation of progressive voices.
-Learning the language is crucial for newcomers to Quebec to fully engage in the political landscape.
-Getting involved in activism and staying informed are important ways to contribute.
-Political parties should be ambitious and ideologically-driven to bring about meaningful change.
-Despite the challenges, it is important to remain optimistic and motivated to create positive change.

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Cet épisode de podcast est produit par le Parti Vert du Québec. Nous choisissons des invités dont le travail résonne avec les valeurs, la plateforme et l'idéologie du parti. La présence d'un invité sur le podcast n'implique pas un soutien partisan au Parti Vert du Québec.
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This podcast episode is produced by the Green Party of Quebec. We choose guests whose work resonates with the party's values, platform and ideology. A guest's appearance on the podcast does not imply partisan support for the Green Party of Quebec.