‘I’m worried’: Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante raises post-budget transit concerns
The mayor said the government needs to invest more, not only to maintain the existing network, but to offer transit users more options.
Canada
Mar 13
Quebec cites ‘social peace’ to renew notwithstanding clause on Bill 21
The Quebec government tabled legislation Thursday to continue shielding the province's secularism law — known as Bill 21 — from court challenges over Charter violations.
Canada
Feb 8
Québec solidaire elects Émilise Lessard-Therrien to replace Manon Massé as co-spokeswoman
Lessard-Therrien, 31, will join the party's male co-spokesman Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, whose renewed mandate was voted in by over 90 per cent of delegates.
Politics
Nov 26, 2023
Québec solidaire loses longtime member after deciding men can’t run in byelections
The new resolution was passed with nearly unanimous support from the 600 delegates at a Québec solidaire party convention on Saturday.
Politics
Nov 28, 2023
Quebec Premier François Legault defends decision to subsidize NHL pre-season games
Legault says he hopes the venture will showcase Quebec City's arena and inspire the NHL to install a franchise in the provincial capital, which has been without a team since 1995.
Canada
Nov 18, 2023
Quebec to spend up to $7 million for L.A. Kings 2024 pre-season games in Quebec City
The Kings, who will train in Quebec City from Oct. 2-6, will face the Boston Bruins in their first pre-season game on Oct. 3, before taking on the Florida Panthers two days later.
Sports
Nov 14, 2023
Quebec mayor, 23, shepherded her town through forest fires. Now she’s stepping down
After leading her small town through a historic and devastating wildfire season, one of Quebec's youngest mayors is taking a step back from politics to take care of herself.
Canada
Nov 8, 2023
Hydro-Quebec rates ‘never’ to increase above 3 per cent, premier promises
Premier François Legault was questioned following a Radio-Canada report that suggested Hydro-Quebec CEO Michael Sabia felt increasing fees was necessary.
Politics
Oct 25, 2023
Quebec premier considers revival of controversial tunnel following major byelection loss
Premier François Legault is reconsidering his decision to backtrack on a major campaign promise following the CAQ's defeat in a byelection Monday night.
Politics
Oct 3, 2023
Quebecer shot, facing weapons charges after allegedly threatening Trudeau, Legault
Authorities say a provincial police tactical team officer who was looking through a window shot the suspect when he saw him point a gun toward the door where officers were entering
Canada
Sep 28, 2023
Québec solidaire members pick byelection candidate, ignore calls to nominate a woman
Several former candidates and party members had previously indicated that they believed the party should nominate a woman, and some even suggested that Olivier Bolduc step aside.
Politics
Aug 7, 2023
Quebec is in ‘historic housing crisis’ ahead of July 1, say housing advocates
Housing rights advocates say Quebec is in a historic housing crisis ahead of moving day on July 1, and Bill 31 is only making it worse.
Canada
Jun 21, 2023
Parti Québécois refuses invite to Fête nationale concert over choice of host
Émile Bilodeau, the 28-year-old chosen as host, has been a vocal critic of the province's secularism law, known as Bill 21, and he has mocked the Parti Québécois and its leader.
Canada
Jun 19, 2023
Criticism and applause: A look at the end of Quebec’s parliamentary session
On the last day of Quebec's parliamentary session, all fingers pointed to the CAQ, the party in power. But opposition parties had their track records questioned too.
Politics
Jun 9, 2023
Québec solidaire criticized for flip-flopping opinion on MNA salary increase
Québec solidaire is accused of being lost when navigating its arguments against the proposed salary increase for MNAs. 'Where is the North?' said Liberal leader Marc Tanguay.
Politics
May 30, 2023
After ‘disgraceful’ remarks, First Nations leaders call on Quebec MNA to resign
Pierre Dufour, a Coalition Avenir Quebec MNA, has come under fire for his comments dismissing alleged abuse by police against Indigenous women in Val-d'Or.
Canada
May 22, 2023
A $30K pay bump? Quebec MNAs to table bill that says yes for them
The Quebec government is set to table a bill that would give members of the legislature the highest base salary out of all provincial politicians in Canada.
Politics
May 10, 2023
Quebec legislators table bill to give themselves a hefty raise. How will they vote?
Last month an independent committee recommended a minimum $30,000 pay bump for Quebec MNAs. A bill outlining pay raises has been tabled, creating tension at the National Assembly.
Politics
May 11, 2023
Quebec says new deal with medical specialists will reduce surgery wait times
Quebec says a new deal with the province's medical specialists federation will see doctors and other health professionals work overtime in order to reduce the backlog of surgeries.
Health
May 10, 2023
Quebec needs to help communities fight climate change, opposition parties say
Touring the battered Charlevoix region Wednesday, Quebec Premier François Legault says he will be announcing more funding for climate change solutions.
Politics
May 3, 2023