Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Parti PRO des Lavallois
Leaving aside for the moment the question of this article's notability, I'm going to disagree with one aspect of Bearcat's argument: I don't believe that coverage in the ''Montreal Gazette'' (i) constitutes purely local coverage, or (ii) would in any event be insufficient as a core base of reliable sourcing for this article. With regard to the first point, the ''Gazette'' has for many years been the primary English-language paper of record in Quebec, and its influence and readership extend far beyond merely local coverage. There's probably an inescapable subjectivity in using the terms "local" and "regional" in this context, but I would contend that the ''Gazette'' represents at least a regional paper. With regard to the second point, there ''is'' specific guideline on  as regards the use of local media: "The source's audience must also be considered. Evidence of significant coverage by international or national, or at least regional, media is a strong indication of notability. On the other hand, attention solely from local media, or media of limited interest and circulation, is not an indication of notability; at least one regional, statewide, provincial, national, or international source is necessary." There is, in fact, at least one national source (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/lavals-ex-mayor-faces-gangsterism-charges/article11811064/ here) that mentions the Parti PRO des Lavallois – not as the focal point of the article by any stretch of the imagination, but as a significant component of an important, unfolding story. For these reasons, the article does not '''automatically''' fail to reach a notability standard. I'll also note that the party wasn't simply an extension of Vaillancourt's personality or his mayoral campaigns; it was founded well before his first successful run for mayor, and it ideology, focus, ''raison d'être'', etc., all seem to have shifted over a period of time. That being said, I don't have a strong view one way or the other on this vote. Laval is the third-largest municipality in Quebec, and the Parti Pro des Lavallois was its dominant party for a considerable period of time. Is that enough to make the party notable? You tell me
— User:CJCurrie, 02:36, 25 April 2017 (UTC)
Stance: comment
Cited policy: WP:ORG (Wikipedia:Notability)