The Bouchard file: a psychiatric evaluation paints a troubling portrait of Quebec's controversial premier

Article Abstract:

Pychiatrist Vivian Rakoff prepared a psychological profile of Bouchard in 1996 that claims the Quebec premier suffers from an 'character disorder' marked by contradictory behavior and temper outbursts. However, Rakoff has never met Bouchard, and supporters of Bouchard say the profile is incorrect.

Psychological aspects, Reports, Cover Story, Authorship, Psychiatrists, Bouchard, Lucien, Martin, Lawrence, Rakoff, Vivian

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Tales of the titans

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Peladeau was a sovereigntist while Belanger was a federalist, but they both believes that Quebec could become independent. As head of Quebecor Inc., Peladeau built a $6.2 billion business empire. Among Belanger's accomplishments was heading the pro-federalists in the Oct 30, 1995 referendum.

Political activity, Peladeau, Pierre, Belanger, Michel

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Flawed as a practitioner, Bourassa lived for politics

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Robert Bourassa served two terms as premier of Quebec and loved to talk about politics and his views of politicians. Some dispute his commitment to Canada, but he signed two agreements binding Quebec to Canada and spoke for Canada in two referendums.

Evaluation, Column, Bourassa, Robert

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