‘No act of violence is tolerated’: Government denounces incident at Quebec City mosque
The Coalition Avenir Québec denies that its secularism bill and religious symbols ban are causing any division in Quebec society. Continue reading
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Robert Lepage says decision to cancel SLAV show ‘direct blow to artistic freedom’
Lepage says theatre is based on the principle of someone playing someone else or pretending to be someone else and when that’s no longer permitted, the very essence of theatre is rendered meaningless. Continue reading
All SLĀV performances cancelled by Montreal Jazz Fest following controversy
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
All performances of controversial show ‘SLĀV: a theatrical odyssey based on slave songs’ have been cancelled following multiple protests. Continue reading
Protesters denounce predominantly white show of songs by black slaves at Montreal Jazz Festival
About 75 protesters shouted “shame” to evening diners on Tuesday at a sunny terrasse outside a downtown theatre that was hosting a show directed by a white man, featuring a white woman singing songs composed by black slaves. Continue reading
Far-right group La Meute insulted after Trudeau calls members ‘dumdums’
Trudeau didn’t name the group directly, but said its members were “dumdums’.’ Continue reading
Quebec forum on diversity lacking ethnic representation
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
There is a visible lack of ethnic representation at a forum on diversity in Quebec. Continue reading
Quebec government to review format of controversial systemic racism consultations
Opposition parties have said the process amounts to putting Quebecers on trial. Continue reading
Opposition calls for Quebec systemic discrimination hearings to be cancelled
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Quebec’s immigration minister says public consultations on systemic discrimination are going ahead despite calls from opposition parties to cancel them. Continue reading
Mayor denounces fifth incident of hateful graffiti in small Quebec town
Someone wrote “white town” in French in red paint on the welcome sign for the town of Saint-Honoré. Continue reading
Quebec minister calls on police to aggressively pursue people inciting hatred
Quebec’s immigration minister is urging police to aggressively target citizens who encourage hateful speech. Continue reading