Deadline looms for Duclos to introduce federal dental plan
Deadline looms for Duclos to introduce federal dental plan Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com When federal health minister and MP for Québec Jean-Yves Duclos got back to work …
CAQ softens tone on amendment that would have English CEGEP students take three classes in French
By Raquel Fletcher Even the most astute political observer could be forgiven if he or she missed a last minute amendment this week to Bill 96, the government’s reform of … Continue reading CAQ softens tone on amendment that would have English CEGEP students take three classes in French
QCGN plans anti-Bill 96 demonstration on May 14
Peter Black Local Journalism Initiative Reporter peterblack@qctonline.com As the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) was announcing plans for a protest of Bill 96 last week, a move was afoot to … Continue reading QCGN plans anti-Bill 96 demonstration on May 14
Will Charest be the first ex-premier to become prime minister?
Peter Black Local Journalism Initiative Reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The differences between the Canadian and American political systems are pretty stark for two countries that grew up together in basically the same …
Organizations mobilize across province to address poverty
Organizations mobilize across province to address poverty Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com On April 1, the Collectif pour un Québec sans pauvreté organized its second annual event to draw attention to poverty …
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REPORT: Sixth wave of pandemic runs rampant in National Assembly
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REPORT: Sixth wave of pandemic runs rampant in National Assembly Premier, MNAs, columnist all have COVID Raquel Fletcher A sixth wave of COVID-19 is running rampant in the …
Liberals to vote against Bill 96: Anglade
Liberals to vote against Bill 96: Anglade Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com The Quebec Liberal Party has announced its intention to vote against Bill 96, the wide-ranging and …
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REPORT: Opposition parties cry foul over government’s plan to maintain discretionary powers over health care during election period
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REPORT: Opposition parties cry foul over government’s plan to maintain discretionary powers over health care during election period Raquel Fletcher When MNAs returned to the National Assembly last …
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REPORT: Quebec Conservative Party leader seeks common ground with English speakers
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REPORT: Quebec Conservative Party leader seeks common ground with English-speakers Raquel Fletcher Éric Duhaime is categorical that Bill 96, the government’s French language reform legislation, is fundamentally flawed. …
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REPORT: Clause-by-clause study of language law quickly gets controversial Provision on foreign workers has 500 kilograms of red herrings: Liberal MNA
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REPORT Clause-by-clause study of language law quickly gets controversial Provision on foreign workers has 500 kilograms of red herrings: Liberal MNA Raquel Fletcher As the adage goes, the …