Churchill Falls agreement could be jeopardized by Quebec election, minister says
Quebec’s economy minister says a draft energy deal with Newfoundland and Labrador could be at risk if it’s not settled before next year’s Quebec election.
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Early election? PSPP wants to ‘settle things as soon as possible’
Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is 'strongly encouraging' François Legault to consider calling a spring election, saying both leaders would have 'an interest in settling things as soon as possible.'
Quebec Liberal leader Pablo Rodriguez calling for unity
In the midst of a storm that is rocking his party, Quebec Liberal leader Pablo Rodriguez admits that he does not have unanimous support. Nevertheless, he persists and insists that unity is necessary to win the next election.
Pressure mounts on Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez to resign amid crisis
Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez is facing increasing pressure from prominent Liberals to step down amid an ongoing crisis within the party.
Quebec, doctors’ federation reach agreement in principle
Quebec’s Federation of General Practitioners and the Quebec government have reached an agreement in principle, the federation confirmed on social media.
Quebec adopts Bill 14, banning vote-buying in leadership races
The National Assembly unanimously passed Bill 14 on Thursday, banning vote-buying in leadership races and closing a loophole in Quebec’s electoral law.
Anti-corruption squad launches investigation into Quebec Liberal Party
Quebec’s anti-corruption squad (UPAC) has announced that it will open a criminal investigation into the Quebec Liberal Party.
Despite criticism from some of his MNAs, CAQ leader François Legault intends to stay
Premier François Legault intends to remain in office even though some of his MNAs would like him to step down.
‘Financial benefits’: Quebec premier changes his tune with doctors
Quebec Premier François Legault is now banking on “financial benefits” to break the deadlock with doctors.
Quebec tables bill to help speed up major projects, mirroring Ottawa, other provinces
Quebec tabled its own bill Tuesday to expedite large-scale projects in the province, one that would allow the province to amend some 30 laws to allow the realization of projects deemed of national interest.
Protection of French: opposition says fines too weak for violations of Official Languages Act
The main opposition parties in the House of Commons and organizations defending francophones have denounced the weakness of a regulation proposed by Ottawa to fine violators of the new version of the Official Languages Act.
Westmount mayor apologizes after being caught on mic muttering profane insult at council meeting
The newly-elected mayor of Westmount, Que. has apologized after being caught on a hot mic saying a profane insult to a resident under his breath at a council meeting.
Quebec doctor exodus: nearly 200 get licences to work in Ontario
The number of Quebec doctors who have been granted permission to work in Ontario has exploded in the past month as negotiations drag on between the provincial government and doctors’ federations over controversial salary reform.
Quebec tables bill to ban vote-buying ‘brownies’ in leadership races
Quebec Democratic Institutions Minister Jean-François Roberge tabled a bill on Friday to ban vote-buying in leadership races.
Quebec Liberals expel member from caucus because she is under ethics investigation
The Liberals announced Thursday that Montreal-area member of the legislature Sona Lakhoyan Olivier has been expelled because she is under investigation by Quebec’s ethics commissioner.