The Big Five Podcast Charles Milliard inherits a mess. Plus: How would you fix Tim Hortons?
Feb 13, 2026
Raphaël Melançon, political analyst known for Quebec provincial insight, and Justine McIntyre, former Montreal councillor turned strategic consultant, discuss Charles Milliard’s imminent Liberal leadership and the task of rebuilding the party. They also debate limits on columnists, public institutions using AI images, AI’s impact on creative jobs, and practical fixes for Tim Hortons like menu consistency and service standards.
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Prioritize Caucus Unity And Broader Vision
- Rally the caucus and build momentum by shifting from Montreal-centric positions to a broader provincial vision.
- Address internal wounds from scandals and manage hot-potato figures carefully to restore unity.
Millard's Positioning Could Reclaim Voters
- Charles Milliard offers a softer nationalist, region-friendly profile compared with Pablo Rodriguez.
- That positioning could reclaim soft nationalists and reassure voters seeking economic competence.
Vote Fragmentation Creates Electoral Opportunity
- A split vote among several strong parties could produce surprising outcomes, including minority or narrow-majority governments.
- Fragmentation gives opportunity to parties that consolidate roughly 30% support.