Jean Boulet
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With more kids working and getting hurt on the job, Quebec to review labour lawsUnlike other provinces, Quebec has no minimum working age. In British Columbia, for instance, the minimum working age was raised in 2021 to 16 from 12, with some exceptions.CanadaJun 15
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Quebec asks feds to close Roxham Road, says province can’t handle influx of refugeesPremier François Legault says more than 100 refugee claimants are entering Quebec every day from the United States through a rural path called Roxham Road.CanadaMay 11
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Montreal airport kiosk serves more than 400 newly-arrived Ukrainians and countingA new kiosk set up at Trudeau airport has served more than 400 newly-arrived Ukrainians to date.CanadaApr 25
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Alleged mistreatment of temporary foreign workers in Quebec prompts calls for changeThe Immigrant Workers Centre is calling for the end of closed work permits after allegations of abuse of foreign temporary workers at Quebec seniors homes.CanadaApr 10
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Quebec seniors home investigated for alleged mistreatment of workers from AfricaQuebec's labour minister says an investigation is underway into allegations that a private seniors residence paid workers from Africa just $70 a week to work as orderlies.HealthMar 18
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Quebec ready to welcome Ukrainian refugees, immigration minister saysQuebec immigration minister Jean Boulet said Ukrainians who come to Quebec will have access to an open work permit and to all public services, including health care.PoliticsMar 7
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Labour shortage forcing some Quebec stores to reduce operating hoursThere is a massive labour shortage in the Quebec retail industry where 20,000 positions need to be filled but store owners can't find workers amid the holiday shopping rush.CanadaNov 19, 2021
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Quebec community groups close doors to protest lack of government fundingThey say after playing a large role in providing key services throughout the pandemic they are running out of steam, and are tired of broken promises made by the Quebec government.PoliticsOct 25, 2021
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Quebec hair salon requires customers to be vaccinated, even if business doesn’t require passportShould all jobs with close client proximity be included in Quebec's COVID-19 vaccine passport system? Some business owners think so.HealthSep 2, 2021
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Quebec labour minister worried about economic fallout of ArcelorMittal strikeThe 2,500 unionized workers are members of the United Steelworkers union and are affiliated with the Quebec Federation of Labour; they went on strike Monday evening.CanadaMay 11, 2021
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