Montreal Gazette

Richard Walsh Smith

Publishing · On our record since 2021

Where this writer stands

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“In a similar spirit, a Quebec constitution, if done right, could one day offer comparable protection for minorities within Quebec itself.” Read the piece

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Recent work

Opinion: If Quebec embarks on a new constitution path, the journey must be inclusiveOpinion · Montreal Gazette · Aug 20, 2026
Opinion: Time for an anglo summit on a Quebec constitutionOpinion · Montreal Gazette · Feb 14, 2026
Opinion: Done right, a Quebec constitution could be a bridge, not a barrierOpinion · Montreal Gazette · Nov 25, 2025
Opinion: CAQ’s unilateralism risks isolating QuebecOpinion · Montreal Gazette · Aug 10, 2021