Isabelle Charest

• ‘I can’t breathe:’ Report says Black Quebec hockey player forced to mimic George Floyd

  According to a report, a teammate placed his knee on the back of the Black teenager's neck for about 15 seconds, only releasing him after he spoke the words.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2023
  
• After deadly weekend in Quebec, some wonder if swimming lessons should be mandatory

  Quebec's Lifesaving Society says so far this year, 37 people have lost their lives in drownings, which begs the question – what can be done to prevent the number from climbing?

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2022
  
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• Quebec to allow outdoor sports tournaments in late June as province eases COVID-19 measures

  'We are slowly taking our favourite activities back up,' Isabelle Charest, the minister responsible for sports, said Thursday.

  Health

  May 27, 2021
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• Quebec pledges $233 million to fight domestic violence after spate of femicides

  At least 10 women have been killed by their male partners in 2021, a situation advocates say has been worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Apr 23, 2021
• Quebec to allow gyms in coronavirus red zones to reopen as of March 26

  Quebec is loosening some COVID-19 public health restrictions for organized sports both indoors and outdoors starting March 26.

  Health

  Mar 12, 2021
• Women’s shelters call on Quebec to make safety a priority in upcoming budget

  There's pressure this International Women's Day for the Quebec government to do more to protect women from violence.

  Politics

  Mar 8, 2021
• No new money in Quebec’s anti-domestic violence plan, shelters say it’s not enough

  The province is also looking at the possibility of requiring abusive spouses to wear electronic tracking bracelets that communicate a warning if they come near their victims.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2020
• Quebec gives $70M boost to sports federations to help offset impacts of pandemic

  Isabelle Charest, the junior education minister responsible for sports, announced the government will inject $70 million to help offset costs and losses in revenue.

  Health

  Oct 15, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Quebec allows combat sports to resume with additional health rules

  Athletes will have to abide by several restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19.

  Health

  Sep 1, 2020
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• Quebec gyms, indoor pools, beaches can reopen next week amid coronavirus pandemic

  Quebec is the province hit hardest by the health crisis, but the number of new cases of COVID-19 is starting to drop.

  Health

  Jun 17, 2020