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Quebec premier launches last-ditch effort to avoid political annihilationA defiant François Legault took a fighting stance as he entered a party convention last weekend, accompanied by the theme song from Rocky III.PoliticsSep 30
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François Legault set to take centre stage at SAAQclic scandal inquiryAll eyes will be on Quebec Premier François Legault on Tuesday as he is set to testify at the public inquiry into the cost overrun scandal at the province’s auto insurance board.PoliticsSep 1
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Legault taking crushing byelection loss to the PQ with ‘humility’Legault's CAQ finished fourth in the Arthabaska riding with seven per cent of the vote — down from the 52 per cent the party collected last election.PoliticsAug 13
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Young, proud, online: Quebec’s newest sovereigntists hope to revive an aging movementThe self-described CEO of the next generation of Quebec sovereigntists is a 17-year-old rapper and TikTok sensation who claims to be more influential than Premier François Legault.CanadaOct 30
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Ford to Quebec doctors amid compensation dispute: ‘Call me’Ontario Premier Doug Ford is telling Quebec doctors to give him a call as some consider moving to other provinces over a compensation dispute.HealthOct 29
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Quebec scraps forestry bill after pushback from Indigenous leaders, environmentalistsQuebec Premier François Legault announced the news today during a meeting of the Quebec federation of municipalities.CanadaSep 25
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Quebec premier shuffles cabinet, promises ‘shock treatment’ in year before electionThe cabinet shuffle and Legault's decision to prorogue the legislature for two weeks until the end of September are attempts to flip the script on his party's lagging popularity.PoliticsSep 10
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Eby tied for 2nd least popular premier in Canada, as poll finds ‘downward trend’The Angus Reid Institute's latest approval ratings for Canadian premiers gave Eby a 41 per cent approval rating, down five points from June and 12 points from March.PoliticsSep 9
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Legault vows to stay the course despite new poll showing collapse in supportThe poll found that only 16 per cent of respondents believe Legault should seek another mandate, underscoring a sharp decline in his popularity after seven years in power.PoliticsOct 22
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‘Ottawa is creating an emergency’: Quebec minister on temporary immigration cutsImmigration Minister Jean-François Roberge said Ottawa’s new restrictions on temporary foreign workers have left businesses facing severe labour shortages.CanadaNov 6
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Quebec government wants to restart talks with doctors over payment reformLegault said Tuesday he wants to restart talks with doctors about the terms of his government's payment reform bill.CanadaNov 4
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Expelled CAQ member of Quebec legislature slams government over doctor payment billIsabelle Poulet says she is 'profoundly disappointed' by how the CAQ government has handled a new law that changes how doctors in Quebec are paid.CanadaNov 5
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Legault stands firm on doctor payment reform, despite minister’s resignationOn Thursday, Legault said he anticipated a strong reaction from doctors and that no other government has had the courage to enact reforms that have long been necessary.PoliticsOct 30
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Upset with new doctor law, students at all four Quebec medical schools vote to strikeStudents at Quebec's four medical schools have voted for an unlimited general strike mandate over a new provincial law that ties part of doctors' remuneration to performance.CanadaOct 31
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Quebec adopts special bill to impose new compensation system on doctorsQuebec passes Bill 2, forcing a new doctor pay system with fines for resistance; critics warn it violates rights and will face court challenges.CanadaOct 25
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Montreal mayor wants Quebec government to appoint a homelessness ministerPlante asked Premier François Legault 'to make a strong gesture, up to the magnitude of the crisis raging throughout Quebec.'CanadaAug 19
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Five things to know about the fight between Quebec doctors and the governmentHere are five things to know about the ongoing battle between physicians and the provincial government.CanadaOct 29
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Proposed Quebec constitution will protect province’s identity and autonomy, Legault saysThe constitution bill, tabled Thursday, would take precedence over all other provincial laws and is intended to defend Quebec values and reinforce the province's autonomy.CanadaOct 9
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Medical students face delayed graduation amid Quebec doctor disputeMedical students say as contract negotiations between the province and its doctors continue, they are facing disruptions to their training and warn patients could soon be impacted.CanadaOct 20
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Legault, Ford, Great Lakes governors tackle economic uncertainty at summitThe Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers Leadership Summit is wrapping up Monday in Quebec City with participants taking part in a closing news conference.PoliticsOct 6