Heated exchange between Quebec immigration minister and UN refugee representative
A representative from the United Nations is calling on Quebec to accept more refugees. Continue reading
Simon Jolin-Barrette
Quebec business federation says province needs more immigrants to meet job needs
The federation says that number doesn’t reflect the needs of the labour market. Continue reading
Quebec invests $20M annually to help integrate newcomers to the province
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Quebec is investing $20 million each year in its new “personalized support course” program to help integrate newcomers to the province. Continue reading
Opponents of Quebec religious symbols bill to appeal decision to maintain law
Groups opposed to Quebec’s secularism law are seeking to appeal a court decision that found it wasn’t necessary to suspend certain provisions of the law. Continue reading
Crucifix removed from National Assembly’s Blue Room after years of debate
The crucifix, which was installed in 1982, replaced another that was hung in the same place in 1936 by then-premier Maurice Duplessis. Continue reading
Quebec court hears challenge against religious symbols bill
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Less than 24 hours after Bill 21 became law, a national Muslim organization and several civil liberties advocates launched a court challenge. Continue reading
Quebec earmarks $70M to give immigrants more access to French classes
Under the plan, full-time French courses will now be offered to more newcomers. Continue reading
Quebec government launches Arrima system to speed up immigration selection process
The new system, called Arrima, will also promote immigration to the regions of Quebec. Continue reading
Quebec religious symbols bill to be challenged in court
A national Muslim organization is joining civil liberties advocates to launch a court challenge of Quebec’s secularism law less than 24 hours after the legislation was adopted. Continue reading
Opposition accuses Quebec government of slyly amending Bill 21 to create ‘secularism police’
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
“Will there be police officers going after people to check if they have religious signs? We don’t know,” said Québec Solidaire MNA Sol Zanetti after the bill was passed. Continue reading