Francine Charbonneau

• Quebec holds consultation on action plan to support caregivers

  One in four Quebecers older than 15 are caregivers to an aging or ill loved one. It can be demanding and exhausting; many of them say they often feel alone - and that there's no one to take care of them.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2018
  
• New rules for surveillance cameras in Quebec care centres

  The new regulations will be in effect as of March 7.

  Health

  Feb 13, 2018
  
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• Quebec government pledges $5.7M to improve well-being of seniors

  The Quebec government has pledged over $5.7 million in hopes of improving the well-being of seniors.

  Politics

  Aug 27, 2017
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• Will hidden cameras stop elder abuse in Quebec?

  Seniors living in long-term care facilities will soon have the right to put hidden cameras in their rooms, but some advocates insist this won’t necessarily stop elder abuse.

  Canada

  Jan 18, 2017
• Big changes as Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard shuffles cabinet

  There were some big changes as Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard shuffled his cabinet Thursday morning.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2016
• Quebec daycare association cuts talks with family minstry

  Reports revealed the government is looking at cutting $120 million in daycare subsidies.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2015
• Quebec to review the resale of daycare permits

  Did you know that a private subsidized daycare permit can be resold in Quebec and the average annual profit of these daycares is $370,000?

  Canada

  May 21, 2015
• Quebec commits to rule changes after alleged sexual assault at West Island home daycare

  Quebec government promises to amend safety and supervision rules for children in daycares after a girl is an alleged victim of sexual abuse.

  Canada

  May 13, 2015
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• Public daycares that stop offering lunch will face sanctions

  The Family Minister says when she heard some CPEs were considering cutting lunch, she thought it was a bad April Fool's joke.

  Politics

  Apr 1, 2015
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• Quebec drops controversial fine over ‘phantom’ daycare spaces

  Quebec's Family Minister said no fines for parents whose children are registered for a full-time daycare spot but don't use it five days a week.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2015