Alliance démocratique
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Democratic Alliance was a short-lived political party
in Quebec
, Canada
, founded by the Montreal
journalist and politician Nick Auf der Maur
. This left-of-centre political party was mainly based among the anglophone communities in Montreal.
The Democratic Alliance was closely linked with the Montreal Citizens' Movement
, a political party at the municipal level. Bob Keaton, the DA’s candidate in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
riding had served as an MCM councillor on Montreal City Council. The DA presented a centre-left platform that was described by the Montreal Gazette as being “complementary to that of the PQ
though diametrically opposed on the issue of secession”.
After the election, the DA was enthusiastic despite not winning any seats in the National Assembly, and were planning to meet to discuss strategy for the next phase. The party’s best result was in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
riding where Bob Keaton placed a close third behind the Liberals and the Union Nationale.
The party was disbanded shortly after the 1976 Quebec general election
.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, founded by the Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
journalist and politician Nick Auf der Maur
Nick Auf der Maur
Nick Auf der Maur was a journalist, politician and "man about town" boulevardier in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He was also the father of rock musician Melissa Auf der Maur, through his marriage to Linda Gaboriau....
. This left-of-centre political party was mainly based among the anglophone communities in Montreal.
The Democratic Alliance was closely linked with the Montreal Citizens' Movement
Montreal Citizens' Movement
The Montreal Citizens' Movement was a municipal political party in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It existed from 1973 to 2001.-Origins:...
, a political party at the municipal level. Bob Keaton, the DA’s candidate in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (provincial electoral district)
Notre-Dame-de-Grâce is a provincial electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that elects members to the National Assembly of Quebec.The riding was created in 1939 from parts of the former Westmount provincial electoral district. The riding was called Montreal-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce from 1939 to 1965 and...
riding had served as an MCM councillor on Montreal City Council. The DA presented a centre-left platform that was described by the Montreal Gazette as being “complementary to that of the PQ
Parti Québécois
The Parti Québécois is a centre-left political party that advocates national sovereignty for the province of Quebec and secession from Canada. The Party traditionally has support from the labour movement. Unlike many other social-democratic parties, its ties with the labour movement are informal...
though diametrically opposed on the issue of secession”.
After the election, the DA was enthusiastic despite not winning any seats in the National Assembly, and were planning to meet to discuss strategy for the next phase. The party’s best result was in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (provincial electoral district)
Notre-Dame-de-Grâce is a provincial electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that elects members to the National Assembly of Quebec.The riding was created in 1939 from parts of the former Westmount provincial electoral district. The riding was called Montreal-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce from 1939 to 1965 and...
riding where Bob Keaton placed a close third behind the Liberals and the Union Nationale.
The party was disbanded shortly after the 1976 Quebec general election
Quebec general election, 1976
The Quebec general election of 1976 was held on November 15, 1976 to elect members to National Assembly of the Province of Quebec, Canada. It was one of the most significant elections in Quebec history, rivalled only by the 1960 general election, and caused major repercussions in the rest of Canada...
.
Election results
| General election | # of candidates | # of seats won | % of popular vote |
| 1976 | 13 | 0 | 0.53% |
See also
- Politics of QuebecPolitics of QuebecThe politics of Quebec are centred on a provincial government resembling that of the other Canadian provinces, namely a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy. The capital of the province is Quebec City, where the Lieutenant Governor, Premier, the legislature, and cabinet reside.The...
- List of Quebec general elections
- List of Quebec premiers
- List of Quebec leaders of the Opposition
- National Assembly of QuebecNational Assembly of QuebecThe National Assembly of Quebec is the legislative body of the Province of Quebec. The Lieutenant Governor and the National Assembly compose the Parliament of Quebec, which operates in a fashion similar to those of other British-style parliamentary systems.The National Assembly was formerly the...
- Timeline of Quebec historyTimeline of Quebec historyThis article presents a detailed timeline of Quebec history. Events taking place outside Quebec, for example in English Canada, the United States, Britain or France, may be included when they are considered to have had a significant impact on Quebec's history....
- Political parties in Quebec