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Legault government pursuing controversial ‘third link’ in Quebec CityThe Legualt government abandoned the third-link project last year but revived it after losing a Quebec City byelection in the fall.PoliticsJun 13
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Former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre seeks to lead Quebec Liberal partyThe Quebec Liberals have not had a permanent leader since Dominique Anglade resigned in November 2022, after Legault won a second majority.Jun 21
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Quebec’s parliamentary session ends with quest to reclaim powers from OttawaQuebec's national assembly winter session is coming to a close. Amid all the controversy of the past few months, Premier François Legault says there are things to celebrate.PoliticsJun 7
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Quebec MNA leaves Legault’s CAQ caucus to run for Conservatives in federal electionÉric Lefebvre announced the move on X, formerly known as Twitter, late Tuesday. He said he submitted his resignation to Quebec Premier and CAQ Leader François Legault.PoliticsApr 17
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Quebec premier says he’s open to limiting social media use, debates age limitsQuebec's CAQ party says among proposals it is debating is a call from the party's youth wing to ban social media access for those under the age of 16.CanadaMay 26
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Quebec Liberals wrap party convention, say CAQ government ‘not trustworthy’Quebec Liberal Party interim leader Marc Tanguay called François Legault “the worst premier in modern Quebec history," saying he lost control of public finances.CanadaMay 26
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First Oregon, now B.C.: Why drug decriminalization faces renewed questionsDrug addiction researchers and advocates for a comprehensive, health-based approach say decriminalization needs time to work, and only with connected supports.HealthMay 20
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Beijing is looking to improve relations with Ottawa. Should Canada play ball?Though it's not clear whether Canada is ready to meet Beijing's requests, some experts say there are practical reasons to look for better co-operation.PoliticsApr 6
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Parti Québécois is topping provincial polls, but support for independence staying flatObservers attribute the PQ rebound largely to the growing unpopularity of Premier François Legault and his Coalition Avenir Québec government.PoliticsFeb 14
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Fundraising scandal: Quebec governing party to stop collecting political donationsFrançois 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.PoliticsFeb 1
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Salaries of top executives at some Canadian charities in $200K-250K range: analysisAn analysis identified 17 charities whose top executive drew annual compensation that was in the $200,000 to $250,000 range or higher, according to filings.CanadaJan 4
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Quebec public sector unions threaten unlimited strike in new yearThe provincial government has said it hopes to reach a deal with unions representing public sector workers before the end of the year.CanadaDec 20, 2023
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Quebec’s electricity ambitions reopen old wounds in Newfoundland and LabradorAround 15 per cent of Quebec's power comes from a dam in Labrador in a deal that has caused decades of resentment in Newfoundland and Labrador. Quebec wants to extend that deal.CanadaDec 17, 2023
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Quebec teachers accuse Legault of ’emotional blackmail’ after plea to end indefinite strikePremier François Legault says he that he wants the teachers to think of the children who are being harmed by the strike, now into its second week.CanadaDec 1, 2023
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Quebec premier aware people ‘are angry with him’ as backlash grows against himWhen asked about what mistakes he made, François Legault didn't elaborate but pointed to a number of different reasons for the growing dissatisfaction among voters.CanadaNov 23, 2023
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Quebec public sector strikes: Legault says he’s ready to increase offerHe made the comments Thursday in Quebec City as unions representing 570,000 teachers, nurses, orderlies and other public sector workers are on strike across the province.CanadaNov 23, 2023
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Quebec Premier François Legault defends decision to subsidize NHL pre-season gamesLegault 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.CanadaNov 18, 2023
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Ottawa, mayors won’t ‘slow things down’ on housing despite premiers’ criticismFederal Housing Minister Sean Fraser says he was also surprised by the backlash from premiers over housing deals with municipalities — but is not planning to back down.CanadaNov 9, 2023
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McGill says out-of-province tuition hike threatens future of Schulich School of MusicMcGill University estimates the new tuition increase will deprive the university of between $42 million and $94 million every year.EducationNov 3, 2023
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‘Makes me sad’: New poll sees Legault losing ground to Parti QuébécoisThe sovereigntist Parti Québécois — with only four seats in the legislature — is up four points from September to 26 per cent, good for second place.CanadaNov 1, 2023