François Legault sparks outrage with message for ‘historic’ English-speaking Quebecers
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François Legault sparks outrage with message for ‘historic’ English-speaking Quebecers
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The balls are back in town! Beloved overhead balls to return to Montreal’s Village along Ste-Catherine East
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Man accused of participating in an extremist plot no longer member of Canadian Armed Forces
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Liberals introduce economic heavy-hitter as start candidate in Montreal riding of Marguerite-Bourgeoys
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Advocates urge Quebecers to make treating mental health a priority in the Quebec election campaign
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Car crashes into Laval gym leaving two nineteen-year-olds dead, a third person in critical condition
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Montreal unveils new measures aimed at revitalizing Chinatown
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Montreal bakery targeted by vandals over facial recognition allegations
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Community rallies around Hudson-area farm after family loses more than $20,000 in alleged fraud scheme
02:09 | August 4, 2026
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Montreal man thankful to be alive after emergency heart surgery, long ambulance wait
02:15 | August 4, 2026
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Soggy start to National Bank Open leaves Montreal fans and organizers frustrated
02:10 | August 4, 2026
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Possible tornado comes close to Montreal, leave behind damaged trees and property
02:07 | August 4, 2026
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Westjet strike leaves passengers stranded
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Residents of Dollard-des-Ormeaux on Montreal’s West Island decry city’s response to flooding
02:18 | July 31, 2026
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City of Montreal identifies four worrisome bike lanes, calls on public for feedback
02:17 | July 31, 2026
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Tracking Quebec White Shark Populations
05:13 | July 31, 2026
François Legault sparks outrage with message for ‘historic’ English-speaking Quebecers
Description
October 20, 2021
Premier François Legault's 45 second message for Quebec's historic English-speaking community during Tuesday's inaugural speech is causing outrage. Some people have called it patronizing and self-serving. He's since been asked to define what he meant by "historic" English-speakers. But as Global’s Raquel Fletcher reports, his answer has only added fuel to the fire.
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François Legault sparks outrage with message for ‘historic’ English-speaking Quebecers07:35 | October 20, 2021 -
Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Aug. 1223:24 | August 12, 2026 -
Montreal police chief faces calls for independent probe into racism allegations01:12 | August 11, 2026 -
Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Aug. 1124:39 | August 11, 2026 -
Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Aug. 1024:14 | August 10, 2026 -
Quebec apple grower arms himself with a hail cannon to fight increasingly extreme weather02:29 | August 10, 2026 -
Ex-RCMP officers allege racial profiling at the hands of Longueuil Police02:25 | August 10, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Montreal: Aug. 923:34 | August 9, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Montreal: Aug. 823:26 | August 8, 2026 -
Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Aug. 724:04 | August 7, 2026 -
Quebec lettuce growers fighting back after safety concerns lead to reduced sales01:51 | August 6, 2026 -
Old Brewery Mission CEO to run for Quebec Liberals in Vaudreuil02:20 | August 6, 2026 -
The balls are back in town! Beloved overhead balls to return to Montreal’s Village along Ste-Catherine East02:06 | August 6, 2026 -
Man accused of participating in an extremist plot no longer member of Canadian Armed Forces01:12 | August 6, 2026 -
Liberals introduce economic heavy-hitter as start candidate in Montreal riding of Marguerite-Bourgeoys02:21 | August 5, 2026 -
Advocates urge Quebecers to make treating mental health a priority in the Quebec election campaign01:49 | August 5, 2026 -
Car crashes into Laval gym leaving two nineteen-year-olds dead, a third person in critical condition01:19 | August 5, 2026 -
Festivalgoers express outrage over new see-through bag policy at Montreal’s Ile Soniq festival01:28 | August 5, 2026 -
Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Aug. 412:42 | August 4, 2026 -
Montreal unveils new measures aimed at revitalizing Chinatown02:10 | August 4, 2026 -
Former Iranian conscripts seeking asylum in Canada fear deportation02:34 | August 4, 2026 -
Montreal bakery targeted by vandals over facial recognition allegations02:10 | August 4, 2026 -
Community rallies around Hudson-area farm after family loses more than $20,000 in alleged fraud scheme02:09 | August 4, 2026 -
Montreal man thankful to be alive after emergency heart surgery, long ambulance wait02:15 | August 4, 2026 -
Soggy start to National Bank Open leaves Montreal fans and organizers frustrated02:10 | August 4, 2026 -
Possible tornado comes close to Montreal, leave behind damaged trees and property02:07 | August 4, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Montreal: Aug. 311:29 | August 3, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Montreal: Aug. 210:05 | August 2, 2026 -
Westjet strike leaves passengers stranded02:20 | August 2, 2026 -
Residents of Dollard-des-Ormeaux on Montreal’s West Island decry city’s response to flooding02:18 | July 31, 2026 -
City of Montreal identifies four worrisome bike lanes, calls on public for feedback02:17 | July 31, 2026 -
Tracking Quebec White Shark Populations05:13 | July 31, 2026
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François Legault sparks outrage with message for ‘historic’ English-speaking Quebecers07:35 | October 20, 2021
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Aug. 1223:24 | August 12, 2026
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Montreal police chief faces calls for independent probe into racism allegations01:12 | August 11, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Aug. 1124:39 | August 11, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Aug. 1024:14 | August 10, 2026
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Quebec apple grower arms himself with a hail cannon to fight increasingly extreme weather02:29 | August 10, 2026
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Ex-RCMP officers allege racial profiling at the hands of Longueuil Police02:25 | August 10, 2026
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Global News at 6 Montreal: Aug. 923:34 | August 9, 2026
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Global News at 6 Montreal: Aug. 823:26 | August 8, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Aug. 724:04 | August 7, 2026
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Quebec lettuce growers fighting back after safety concerns lead to reduced sales01:51 | August 6, 2026
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Old Brewery Mission CEO to run for Quebec Liberals in Vaudreuil02:20 | August 6, 2026
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The balls are back in town! Beloved overhead balls to return to Montreal’s Village along Ste-Catherine East02:06 | August 6, 2026
-
Man accused of participating in an extremist plot no longer member of Canadian Armed Forces01:12 | August 6, 2026
-
Liberals introduce economic heavy-hitter as start candidate in Montreal riding of Marguerite-Bourgeoys02:21 | August 5, 2026
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Advocates urge Quebecers to make treating mental health a priority in the Quebec election campaign01:49 | August 5, 2026
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Car crashes into Laval gym leaving two nineteen-year-olds dead, a third person in critical condition01:19 | August 5, 2026
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Festivalgoers express outrage over new see-through bag policy at Montreal’s Ile Soniq festival01:28 | August 5, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Aug. 412:42 | August 4, 2026
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Montreal unveils new measures aimed at revitalizing Chinatown02:10 | August 4, 2026
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Former Iranian conscripts seeking asylum in Canada fear deportation02:34 | August 4, 2026
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Montreal bakery targeted by vandals over facial recognition allegations02:10 | August 4, 2026
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Community rallies around Hudson-area farm after family loses more than $20,000 in alleged fraud scheme02:09 | August 4, 2026
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Montreal man thankful to be alive after emergency heart surgery, long ambulance wait02:15 | August 4, 2026
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Soggy start to National Bank Open leaves Montreal fans and organizers frustrated02:10 | August 4, 2026
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Possible tornado comes close to Montreal, leave behind damaged trees and property02:07 | August 4, 2026
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Global News at 6 Montreal: Aug. 311:29 | August 3, 2026
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Global News at 6 Montreal: Aug. 210:05 | August 2, 2026
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Westjet strike leaves passengers stranded02:20 | August 2, 2026
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Residents of Dollard-des-Ormeaux on Montreal’s West Island decry city’s response to flooding02:18 | July 31, 2026
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City of Montreal identifies four worrisome bike lanes, calls on public for feedback02:17 | July 31, 2026
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Tracking Quebec White Shark Populations05:13 | July 31, 2026
François Legault sparks outrage with message for ‘historic’ English-speaking Quebecers
Description
October 20, 2021
Premier François Legault's 45 second message for Quebec's historic English-speaking community during Tuesday's inaugural speech is causing outrage. Some people have called it patronizing and self-serving. He's since been asked to define what he meant by "historic" English-speakers. But as Global’s Raquel Fletcher reports, his answer has only added fuel to the fire.
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