2023-11-06 05:00:00
It is often said that Quebec cinema lacks heroes.
I have an idea for a series that might fill this void and make generations of young Quebecers dream!
The thrilling adventures of Jean-Paul Gingras, valiant public service employee.
Better known as registration number 997.
L’agent 997
In the James Bond films, the number “00” designates agents who have permission to kill as part of their duties.
Well, in my series, the number “99” designates civil servants who are allowed to spend lavishly as part of their work.
While “Bond, James Bond” is armed with a revolver, “Bigras, Jean-Paul Gingras” (Agent 997) is armed with a credit card.
Which he can use however he wants, where he wants, whenever he wants.
Some obscure executive needs a poll to find out if people want more or fewer orange cones?
Quickly, Agent Gingras organizes a business lunch in a four-star restaurant to go over the issue with the members of his team!
And just to ensure that the ideas will flow like champagne, he orders three bottles of Château Margaux!
What it takes to get Quebec back on track!
When it comes to spending public money, moderation doesn’t taste any better, oh no!
Lobsters this way! And the filet mignon!
I know what you’re thinking: but it must be boring, always having lunch in temples of gastronomy!
It must be hard on the liver!
Sometimes you just want to nibble on a little tuna salad or a crustless sandwich in a modest meeting room!
Yes of course!
But they are 997 agents! The best!
When we, humble mortals, shy away from a black forest cake and a large glass of Sauternes, they go for it!
Forks in plain sight!
Listening only to their courage!
You have to see them take out their state-issued credit cards!
Wham Bam, 20% tip!
Yes sir!
With a smile, too! And one last for the road!
With such officials, the Quebec people can sleep soundly!
Aces of aces
And wait, you haven’t seen anything yet!
Because they are ordinary 997 agents!
But there is better! An elite squad!
The Montreal Public Consultation Office, which my colleagues from the Bureau of Investigation spoke to you regarding on Friday!
The Navy Seals of the expense!
The SWAT of the wallet!
These aces don’t just eat in restaurants in downtown Montreal!
They eat in Paris!
An oyster dinner for $347 to celebrate a colleague’s birthday!
So-so-solidarity, my brothers!
All for one, one for all!
As Luc Doray, retired from this elite squad, said: “There can be a more relaxed climate in the restaurant to talk regarding questions that are more delicate!”
Why lock yourself in a meeting room when you can speak in the open air, in front of representatives of the people?
Long live transparency!
Long live Quebec!
Long live drunken Quebec!
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