Coalition Avenir Québec
Data suggests Anglophone support for Bill 21 lower than CAQ says: QCGN
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The results were collected via a web panel of 1,212 Quebecers, 18 years of age or older, between May 3 and May 7, 2019. Continue reading
Bill 21 targets Muslim women’s rights, says Quebec federation of women
The head of a major feminist organization says the legislation would put barriers in front of Muslim women. Continue reading
Quebec government says they are not banning politicians from giving money to Canada Day celebrations
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Premier François Legault was forced to clarify confusion over whether MNA’s are allowed to financially assist Canada Day activities. Continue reading
Quebec government amends bill targeted at tightening cannabis regulations
A CAQ representative reveals that Bill 2 will be amended, allowing for the consumption of cannabis in certain public parks and spaces. Continue reading
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante speaks at Bill 21 parliamentary hearings
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
In her speech, Plante challenged several aspects of the proposed law, particularly its application. Continue reading
Quebec English school group denounces Bill 21 as ‘unethical, unnecessary’ ahead of public testimony
The Quebec English School Boards Association is speaking out against the province’s controversial secularism bill just ahead of its testimony at the public hearings. Continue reading
‘Is this fair? Is this right?’: Parents decry potential transfer of 3 EMSB schools
The council of commissioners’ meeting comes on the heels of a contentious plan from the province’s education minister. Continue reading
Both authors of Bouchard-Taylor report speak out against Quebec’s secularism bill
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Quebec’s CAQ government based its proposed secularism legislation on the famous 2008 Bouchard-Taylor report, but both authors of that report have come out against the bill. Continue reading
‘I hope that God exists’: Premier François Legault pressed on his beliefs
As the hearings into the Coalition Avenir Québec’s proposed bill on religious neutrality continues, Premier François Legault was asked to answer an existential question during question period on Wednesday. Continue reading
Quebec trying to ‘limit debate’ during secularism bill hearings: religious groups
Religious groups say they are being excluded from the public consultations on Bill 21. Continue reading