Quebec MNA leaves Legault’s CAQ caucus to run for Conservatives in federal election
Éric 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.
Politics
Apr 17
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.
Politics
Apr 6
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
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
Salaries of top executives at some Canadian charities in $200K-250K range: analysis
An 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.
Canada
Jan 4
Quebec public sector unions threaten unlimited strike in new year
The provincial government has said it hopes to reach a deal with unions representing public sector workers before the end of the year.
Canada
Dec 20, 2023
Quebec’s electricity ambitions reopen old wounds in Newfoundland and Labrador
Around 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.
Canada
Dec 17, 2023
Quebec teachers accuse Legault of ’emotional blackmail’ after plea to end indefinite strike
Premier 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.
Canada
Dec 1, 2023
Quebec premier aware people ‘are angry with him’ as backlash grows against him
When 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.
Canada
Nov 23, 2023
Quebec public sector strikes: Legault says he’s ready to increase offer
He 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.
Canada
Nov 23, 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
Ottawa, mayors won’t ‘slow things down’ on housing despite premiers’ criticism
Federal 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.
Canada
Nov 9, 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
McGill says out-of-province tuition hike threatens future of Schulich School of Music
McGill University estimates the new tuition increase will deprive the university of between $42 million and $94 million every year.
Education
Nov 3, 2023
Community leaders show support for Bishop’s University over planned tuition hike
Community leaders are standing by Bishop's University and asking the Quebec government to exempt the university from its planned tuition hike for out-of-province students.
Education
Oct 31, 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
Quebec premier inaugurates sprawling Romaine hydro project
La Romaine is comprised of four power stations and is the largest hydro project constructed in the province since the Robert Bourassa generation facility.
Environment
Oct 12, 2023
Canadian ‘hero’ died in Israel shielding others from Hamas, family says
The parents of Alexandre Look, 33, believe they heard the moment their son was killed by Hamas militants during a video call he made as he fled the attack on a music festival.
Canada
Oct 11, 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 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