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Premier François Legault defends new museum on Quebec ‘nation’ after Indigenous criticismThe 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.PoliticsMay 8
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Premier Legault threatens a referendum on immigrationPremier 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.Apr 9
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Winter session wraps up at Quebec’s National AssemblyQuebec’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.CanadaJun 7
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Ottawa to give Quebec $750M to deal with surge in temporary immigrantsA 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.Jun 10
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Global News Montreal at 5:30: June 7, 2024After 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....Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Jun 8
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Quebec premier strikes conciliatory note, apologizes to mayors at annual conferencePremier 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.CanadaMay 23
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McGill encampment: Demonstrators confronted by counter-protestThe 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.Global NationalMay 2
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Global National: May 2Police 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...Global NationalMay 2
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More fallout after Legault threatens immigration referendumThere 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...Apr 10
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François Legault’s CAQ to stop collecting political donations after ethics investigationPremier François Legault found himself on the defensive on Thursday, after several members of his party were accused of soliciting $100 donations from mayors hoping to meet with ministers. Responding to questions from reporters, he says his party will no longer accept citizen donations, and is asking the other parties to do the same. Global’s...CanadaFeb 1
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Trudeau rejects Quebec’s ask for total powers on immigrationThe prime minister and Quebec’s premier faced-off in Montreal today in a dispute over immigration. François Legault asked Justin Trudeau to grant Quebec full control over how many immigrants and asylum seekers are allowed into that province. The premier says Quebec has surpassed its capacity and immigration control is crucial in preserving the French language....CanadaMar 15
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Global National: March 15Breaking news out of Calgary, where a tense stand-off between a gunman and police has now dragged on for over 24 hours in the city’s north-east end. After shots were fired at police, nearby residents were told to shelter in place and others to avoid the area. Police say shots were fired as officers were...Mar 15
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Quebec looking for options to increase control over immigrationQuebec Immigration Minister Christine Fréchette says she’s still looking into other options after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau refused to give the province total control of its immigration system last week. Trudeau met with Premier François Legault on Friday to discuss the issue. Global’s Franca Mignacca has the latest.CanadaMar 18
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Migrant protest demands regularization and for leaders to stop blaming them for systemic problemsMigrants and supporters gathered in Montreal on Saturday to demand full regularization for all and for political leaders to stop blaming asylum seekers for systemic problems. As Dan Spector reports, just hours ago Quebec Premier François Legault repeated his statement that the province’s capacity to welcome newcomers has been surpassed.CanadaMar 16
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Trudeau rejects Quebec’s request for total powers on immigrationQuebec will not be getting more power over immigration. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is saying ‘no’ to one of the Quebec Premier’s key requests following a meeting in Montreal on Friday. Trudeau met with Premier François Legault to discuss funding for asylum seekers and health-care transfers. Global’s Franca Mignacca reports.Mar 15
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Should Quebec asylum seekers have access to subsidized daycare?Quebec Premier François Legault is standing by his government’s decision to appeal a court ruling that would have given asylum seekers access to subsidized daycare. The premier says the decision to appeal was only ‘common’ sense. But as Global’s Franca Mignacca reports, the government’s latest move is creating controversy.CanadaFeb 22
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Quebec premier warns of bigger deficit due to surge in spending on teachersPremier François Legault says the major investments in education his government has pledged will go a long way to supporting Quebec’s teachers and students — and prompt a bigger budget deficit. Elizabeth Zogalis reports.CanadaFeb 18
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Quebec premier warns Ottawa about reaching ‘breaking point’ with asylum seekersQuebec says it has reached its breaking point. Those are the words Quebec Premier Francois Legault used in a letter to the prime minister, asking that he slow the influx of asylum seekers entering the province. Though the federal government is reassuring Quebec, advocates for asylum seeker say, the premier is exaggerating. Global’s Felicia Parrillo...CanadaJan 18
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Global National: Jan. 18In tonight’s top story: Twenty per cent of Canada’s land mass will soon be in the hands of the government of Nunavut. In Quebec, Premier Francois Legault says an influx of asylum seekers has nearly pushed the province to its breaking point. In the United States, a new investigation into one of the worst school...Global NationalJan 18
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Montreal’s mayor and Quebec government clash over university tuition hikesMontreal’s mayor appears to be clashing with the Quebec government over its out-of-province tuition hike. Quebec Premier François Legault says Valérie Plante is not defending the French language if she opposes the province’s plan. Global’s Tim Sargeant reports.CanadaFeb 8