Parti Québécois leader promises referendum, claiming Ottawa poses ‘existential threat’
PQ Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon told some 500 party members that Quebecers have one 'ultimate' chance to secure their language and culture.
Politics
Apr 15
PQ leader’s allusion to deportations, executions a threat to social cohesion: MP
MP Pablo Rodriguez says he deplores the tone taken by the leader of the PQ, who referenced dark moments in Canadian history to justify the party's push for independence.
Politics
Apr 17
Former Quebec premier Jean Charest calls on Canadian leaders to clean up public debate
In an open letter he co-signed with former mayors, senators, artists and business people, he calls on the political class to take concrete action to clean up public debate.
Canada
Apr 7
Trudeau rejects Quebec’s ask for total powers on immigration
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is refusing to give Quebec total control over immigration, as tensions between the province and Ottawa deepen over an influx of asylum seekers.
Canada
Mar 15
What to expect ahead of Quebec’s budget
Between a drop in Hydro-Québec's dividend, an economic slowdown, and recent negotiations with public sector unions, the province has little wiggle room in its upcoming budget.
Politics
Mar 8
Battle between Quebec and Ottawa heats up over immigration targets
The Quebec and federal governments are locked in a battle over immigration targets, to the point some are calling for a referendum on the matter.
Canada
Mar 5
Quebec bar slams Legault for questioning independence of federally appointed judges
The comments from the Barreau du Québec follow Legault's statements Thursday accusing the PQ leader of prostrating himself before Ottawa regarding a Court of Appeal decision.
Politics
Feb 23
Parti Québécois is topping provincial polls, but support for independence staying flat
Observers attribute the PQ rebound largely to the growing unpopularity of Premier François Legault and his Coalition Avenir Québec government.
Politics
Feb 14
Quebec government in hot water with third MNA accused of ethics breach
As Quebec politicians made their return to the legislature Tuesday, a Québec Solidaire MNA accused a CAQ MNA of soliciting donations in exchange for meeting with a minister.
Politics
Jan 30
Fundraising scandal: Quebec governing party to stop collecting political donations
François Legault says he won't have the opposition question his integrity, adding that the decision to forgo private donations will cost his party about $1 million a year.
Politics
Feb 1
Fundraising scandal: Quebec’s CAQ says ready to end donations to political parties
The suggestion to end citizen donations comes amid strong criticism from opposition parties, which have accused the CAQ governing party of monetizing access to its ministers.
Politics
Jan 31
Christmas motion brings unity to Quebec legislature
The motion denounces attempts to "polarize'' events that unite Quebecers and that have been part of the province's heritage for generations.
Politics
Nov 29, 2023
‘Makes me sad’: New poll sees Legault losing ground to Parti Québécois
The sovereigntist Parti Québécois — with only four seats in the legislature — is up four points from September to 26 per cent, good for second place.
Canada
Nov 1, 2023
Quebec premier says comparison to Jean Charest is ‘insulting’
Jean Charest's son is sticking up for his father after Quebec Premier François Legault suggested it's an insult to be compared to the former premier.
Politics
Oct 25, 2023
Push for an independent Quebec has Parti Québécois releasing a budget prediction
The PQ leader presented the results of his party's so-called Year One budget, a projection of revenues and expenditures for the first year of an independent Quebec.
Politics
Oct 23, 2023
Parti Québécois wins byelection in Jean-Talon, Que.
Parti Québécois candidate, lawyer Pascal Paradis, won Monday's byelection in the Quebec City riding of Jean-Talon, taking the seat from the Coalition Avenir Québec.
Politics
Oct 3, 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
Parti Québécois wins tight byelection in Quebec City’s Jean-Talon riding
Pascal Paradis of the PQ won the seat over Coalition Avenir Quebec candidate Marie-Anik Shoiry in the hotly contested byelection race.
Politics
Oct 2, 2023
‘Protect trans kids’: Montreal demonstrators clash over LGBTQ2 policies in schools
The group '1 Million March 4 Children' says participants "believe in safeguarding children from gender ideology teachings, sexual indoctrination and explicit content."
Canada
Sep 20, 2023
No to mixed-gender bathrooms in Quebec schools, says education minister
Bernard Drainville said he objects to mixed-gender bathrooms on the basis of privacy, adding that boys could tease girls who are going through puberty.
Education
Sep 12, 2023