Parti Quebecois
Former PQ minister Réjean Hébert to run with Liberals in the Longueuil Saint-Hubert riding
Réjean Hébert has officially been nominated as the Liberal candidate in the Longueuil Saint-Hubert riding, in light of the federal election on Oct. 21. Continue reading
Quebec National Assembly could re-open Bill 101
Quebec could be in for a new debate over language and re-opening Bill 101, after the Parti Quebecois and Quebec Liberal Party both said they were open to it. Continue reading
Parti Québécois says it will become more positive, renews focus on independence
Meanwhile, the PQ is struggling to find anyone interested in becoming its next leader. Continue reading
Simon Jolin-Barrette takes over Quebec language portfolio in addition to immigration
Quebec Premier François Legault announced a surprise cabinet shuffle Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Véronique Hivon will not run for Parti Québécois leader: ‘I will still fight for my people’
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Véronique Hivon announced Tuesday that she will not run in the upcoming PQ leadership race, citing family reasons. Continue reading
Former PQ health minister Réjean Hébert seeks to run for federal Liberals
Réjean Hébert was provincial health minister between 2012 and 2014 under Pauline Marois’ government. Continue reading
Réjean Hébert, former PQ minister, expected to seek federal Liberal nomination
Réjean Hébert was the province’s health minister from 2012 to 2014 under the Pauline Marois government. Continue reading
Parti Québécois MNA criticizes use of English in taxi bill hearings
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
The National Assembly is studying a bill to deregulate the taxi industry. One MNA was concerned that part of the exchange with Lyft took place in English. Continue reading
Quebec’s top court rules Richard Henry Bain’s sentence in election shooting to stand
A five-judge Court of Appeal panel dismissed the appeals of both the Crown and the defence. Continue reading
PQ loses its status as second opposition, replaced by Quebec Solidaire
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The Parti Québécois has lost its second opposition status in the National Assembly to Quebec Solidaire. Continue reading