‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Protesters denounce Bill 21 at Montreal rallies
Opposition to the Coalition Avenir Quebec’s secularism bill continues to mount, with two separate protests held in Montreal on Sunday. Continue reading
David Birnbaum
Hampstead mayor won’t apologize after comparing Quebec secularism bill to ‘ethnic cleansing’
Bill 21 would ban civil servants in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols at work. Continue reading
Quebec education minister says plan to abolish school boards will respect constitutional minority rights
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Quebec’s education minister says he isn’t afraid of a legal battle over school boards. Continue reading
This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: Candidates discuss mobility, transportation as election nears
Global News is running a series of debates spotlighting some of the key issues for Quebecers ahead of the provincial election. This week’s topic is transportation. Continue reading
Day 4 of Quebec campaigns: Liberals talk dental coverage, CAQ on school taxes
Day 4 of the Quebec election campaign had the Liberals and CAQ making pledges, while the PQ focused on nomination meetings. Continue reading
Opposition says Quebec religious accommodation law is still confusing
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
New guidelines for how to apply the Liberals’ religious neutrality law, known as Bill 62, are not likely to end debate at the National Assembly. Continue reading
Quebec Liberals recruiting more anglophone candidates?
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
The Liberals in the Westmount-Saint-Louis riding are reportedly recruiting an anglophone candidate, even if current MNA Jacques Chagnon hasn’t stepped down. Continue reading
Religious accommodation requests lead to heated exchanges in Quebec legislature
Religious symbols in the civil service are continuing to dominate Quebec politics Thursday. Continue reading
Goldbloom Awards: Miriam Green determined to fight for Montreal’s English community
By Paola Samuel Anchor/Reporter
Miriam Green’s list of accomplishments is long and impressive, which is why she is receiving the prestigious Sheila and Victor Goldboom Award. Continue reading
Quebec electoral map reform a cause of worry for D’Arcy-McGee MNA
“It’s my view for a number of reasons that the merging of Mount Royal and Outremont is absolutely ill-designed and contrary to democratic principles that this commission is suppose to be respecting,” said Birnbaum. Continue reading