Despite his ever-inflammatory comments and the embarrassing release of his memoirs during last spring's federal election, former Quebec Premier Jacques Parizeau is once again a member of the sovereignist family. Parizeau was in attendance to enjoy the fervent scenery of the Parti Québécois national council meeting held last weekend at the Palais des Congrès. Normally a subdued affair of a few hundred delegates, this year's meeting opened with a pro-democracy rally for a couple of thousand invited guests--while a few thousand more were left to chant outside. Can an election be far behind? Photo by Gunther Gamper >>>