Québec Solidaire
Quebec politicians could work through summer if decision not made on bills 9 and 21
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Premier François Legault insisted Wednesday that he will not invoke closure on two controversial pieces of legislation, Bill 9 and Bill 21. Continue reading
Former Québec Solidaire spokesperson Amir Khadir to give $90,000 severance to community
Former Québec Solidaire spokesperson Amir Khadir is getting ready to give his severance pay of $90,000 to community groups in his riding. Continue reading
Legault admits Riverdale school transfer could have been handled better — but doesn’t apologize
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
The provincial government announced in January that Riverdale, an English high school, would be transferred to a French school board to alleviate overcrowding. 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
Quebec brings together experts to support sexual and domestic violence victims
The Quebec government has announced the creation of an expert panel to look at improving support for sexual assault and domestic violence victims. Continue reading
Québec Solidaire wants government to invest $9B in public transportation to fight climate change
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
The party says Quebec needs to be a leader in climate change. Continue reading
Catherine Fournier, youngest woman elected to Quebec’s National Assembly, leaves PQ
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The flailing Parti Québécois, Fournier insists, is past the point of being saved — even under new leadership. Continue reading
Montreal Chinese community demands apology from Québec Solidaire MNA
Québec Solidaire MNA Émilise Lessard-Therrien’s comments during an interview — in which she likened potential Chinese land buyers to predators — raised the ire of the Chinese community. Continue reading
Quebec will not hold referendum on electoral reform
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Justice Minister Sonia LeBel said she will table a bill — “a bill that will have the largest consensus possible” — before Oct. 1, even though the Liberal Party is against this reform. Continue reading
‘Unjust and arbitrary’: Québec Solidaire calls out government over 18,000 cancelled immigration files
Speaking at a rally organized in support of the affected immigrants, Québec Solidaire MNA Andrés Fontecilla called the decision “unjust and arbitrary.” Continue reading