Coalition Avenir Québec
‘It’s a lack of judgment’: Quebec’s political class weighs in on Trudeau in racist makeup
In Quebec, politicians of all stripes criticized Liberal leader Justin Trudeau for his instances of brown and blackface. Continue reading
Quebec environment minister announces youth climate summit with more to come
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Quebec’s environment minister announced an international youth summit on climate action next summer in Quebec City. Continue reading
Mitsubishi to put down roots in Quebec with new aircraft design centre
The SpaceJet centre in the Laurentians will create 100 jobs in its first year. Continue reading
Greta Thunberg to receive key to city after Montreal climate march
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante welcomed the teen activist, a prominent voice in the fight against climate change, to receive the honour after a climate march on Sept. 27. Continue reading
After damning report, EMSB chair open to placing school board under trusteeship
A government report released last week found “dysfunctional” governance at the English Montreal School Board. Continue reading
At least 3 teachers remove religious symbols at work under Quebec’s secularism law
Bill 21 prohibits public-sector employees in positions of authority — including teachers, police officers and judges — from wearing religious symbols while at work. Continue reading
Quebec’s international relations minister reveals she has lung cancer
Nadine Girault says in spite of her cancer diagnosis and treatments, she doesn’t expect to miss long periods of work. Continue reading
Québec Solidaire defends workers, school boards as fall session looms
At the end of its pre-session caucus Quebec Solidaire said it vows to defend workers rights and school boards. Continue reading
Blistering report from Quebec government slams EMSB’s ‘dysfunctional’ governance
The probe has led to a series of recommendations, including a major intervention at the school board. Continue reading
Quebec premier won’t seek meeting with climate activist Greta Thunberg
The young Swedish activist will be in Montreal in late September. Continue reading