Controversy
Not long before the 1995 referendum, Bouchard drew considerable ire when he said on October 14, 1995, "We're one of the white races that has the fewest children." Liza Frulla, former Quebec culture minister commented, "We were shocked and hurt by Mr. Bouchard's various comments over the weekend. ... He is insulting our intelligence."
He also refused additional provincial funding to Major League Baseball's Montreal Expos for a new park. The stadium reportedly would have played a major role in helping the Expos stay in Montreal. However, Bouchard said that he couldn't in good conscience authorize funding for a new sports facility when the province was being forced to shutter hospitals.
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