Andrés Fontecilla

• Montreal police force reviewing uniform policy after calls to ban ‘Thin Blue Line’ patches

  The Thin Blue Line patch is meant to symbolize solidarity among officers, but critics say it is divisive and controversial due to its association with white nationalist groups.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2022
  
• Quebec urged to review police use of force on kids after video of violent arrest

  Opposition party Québec solidaire and Maison D'Haiti are calling on the provincial government to introduce a policy governing how police interact with young, racialized people.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2021
  
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• ‘We are reduced to labour’: Protesters rally at minister’s office against CAQ immigration reform

  The Coalition Avenir Québec government announced changes to the Quebec Experience Program, also known as PEQ, which aims to fast-track residency for international students and foreign workers.

  Politics

  Nov 8, 2019
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• Quebec premier says no to compromise on 18,000 immigration files

  Quebec Premier François Legault said a compromise is not possible when it comes to treating the the 18,000 immigration applications Bill 9 will cancel once adopted.

  Politics

  Jun 15, 2019
• ‘Unjust and arbitrary’: Québec Solidaire calls out government over 18,000 cancelled immigration files

  Speaking at a rally organized in support of the affected immigrants, Québec Solidaire MNA Andrés Fontecilla called the decision "unjust and arbitrary."

  Politics

  Feb 24, 2019
• ‘Tinder of immigration’: Quebec outlines plan for how to welcome newcomers

  The goal, according to Immigration Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette, is to match applicants with jobs before they even arrive on Canadian soil.

  Politics

  Feb 7, 2019
• Liberal party, Philippe Couillard win majority government in Quebec

  In a win that could signify a devastating blow to the sovereignty movement, Philippe Couillard led the Liberals to a majority win in the Quebec election.

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2014
• Quebec Solidaire’s Andres Fontecilla defeated in Laurier-Dorion

  Liberal incumbent Gerry Sklavounos has held the seat of Laurier-Dorion, defeating Andres Fontecilla.

  Politics

  Apr 7, 2014
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• Your guide to Laurier-Dorion’s 2014 provincial election race

  Take a look at how Global News is covering the Quebec provincial elections in Laurier-Dorion.

  Apr 6, 2014
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• Get your facts straight: Quebec Solidaire

  Get to know more about Québec Solidaire.

  Mar 25, 2014