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The Quebec government is bracing itself for turbulence following the U.S. election. Premier François Legault is warning of a possible influx of migrants and issues with the economy under a new Donald Trump presidency. Global’s Franca Mignacca reports.

As the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies, Montrealers with family in Lebanon worry. Quebec Premier François Legault comes under fire for his demand to move half of all asylum seekers to other provinces. Advocates urge motorists to exercise caution as fall brings increased dangers on Quebec roads.

Quebec Premier François Legault is once again at odds with Bloc Québécois in Ottawa. Global’s Franca Mignacca brings us that story.

Quebec Premier François Legault is calling on the PQ to intervene and convince the Bloc Québécois to support a vote of non-confidence in Ottawa next week. Legault says keeping the Trudeau government in place does not serve the interests of the province. Global’s Franca Mignacca reports.

Quebec Premier François Legault announced a change in guard for his cabinet. Jean-François Roberge is now the province’s new immigration minister. Christine Fréchette, the minister who held that file, now moves on to replace Pierre Fitzgibbon. Global’s Franca Mignacca reports.

Quebec Premier Francois Legault says his government will require medical graduates from Quebec universities to reimburse the government for the cost of their education, unless they practice in the province for a few years. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Nov. 7, 2024.

Quebec Premier François Legault made his first visit to a flood-stricken area nearly one week after torrential rains hit the province. Last week’s storm left hundreds scrambling to fix soaked basements and damaged homes. As Global’s Franca Mignacca reports, the premier stayed away from the flooding until a visit to the Mauricie region.

Coalition Avenir Quebec MNA Youri Chassin has quit the party, opting instead to sit as an independent. As Global’s Franca Mignacca reports, it’s another blow to Francois Legault’s government.

The Quebec government is injecting money yet again into the Airbus’ A-220 project. Premier François Legault made the announcement in Mirabel today alongside Economy Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon. Our Franca Mignacca has been following the news conference and brings us the latest.

Quebec Premier Francois Legault is facing criticism for not being present in parts of the Montreal area hit hard by flooding from tropical storm Debby’s remnants. The Opposition Liberals say the premier should be on the ground meeting with flood victims. As Global’s Dan Spector reports, they think the CAQ government isn’t taking the issue...

Two provinces say they’re ready to lend Quebec a helping hand when it comes to the number of asylum seekers they take in. It was at the top of the agenda for Premier François Legault. As Global’s Franca Mignacca reports, he was meeting with premiers from across the country to wrap up the Council of...

A highly-anticipated meeting between Premier François Legault and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took place in Quebec City late this afternoon. Legault had been demanding Ottawa take measures to reduce the number of temporary immigrants arrive in Quebec, saying the province has reached its capacity to welcome asylum seekers. Global’s Dan Spector has the latest.

After weeks of calm, police deployed tear gas Friday at McGill campus as pro-Palestinian protesters occupied a building. Critics of the encampment see this as a final straw, while protesters vow to continue. In Quebec City, MNAs concluded the spring session at the National Assembly, which some view as rocky for François Legault’s CAQ government....

Quebec’s National Assembly is wrapping up its winter session and it was not an easy one for François Legault’s CAQ government. Global’s Gloria Henriquez recaps the highs and lows of each party and what lies ahead after the summer break.

The Quebec government is defending itself against accusations that a new museum plans to erase First Nations from the province’s history. Premier François Legault recently suggested Quebec history began when French explorers arrived. As Global’s Dan Spector reports, Indigenous communities that were here long before that are taking exception.

Premier François Legault is saying sorry to mayors across Quebec after calling them beggars earlier this month. As Gloria Henriquez reports, the comments caused anger and resentment between the two levels of government. The question now is whether an apology will be enough to mend relationships and solve the various issues on the table.

The biggest pro-Palestinian encampment on a Canadian post-secondary campus is at McGill University, which is now being met by a counter-protest from pro-Israeli demonstrators. Mike Armstrong reports on how the situation is evolving, and what Quebec Premier François Legault is calling for.

Police radio recordings are providing new details about Monday night’s high-speed pursuit going the wrong way on Highway 401 east of Toronto, killing a baby boy and his grandparents. Who else was in the vehicle with the victims; what a senior police officer tried to do just before the moment of impact; and the province’s...

There is more political fallout in the immigration battle between Quebec and Ottawa. Opposition parties in Quebec City are accusing Premier François Legault of being all talk and no action. This comes one day after Legault threatened to hold a referendum on immigration if the federal government doesn’t meet Quebec’s demands by the end of...

Premier Francois Legault is stepping up the pressure on the federal government to pay the bills for the influx of immigrants and asylum seekers to Quebec in recent years. He says he hasn’t ruled out holding a referendum on the topic.