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It's not easy to talk about racism in Quebec. Just ask Haroun Bouazzi
A speech made by a lawmaker about othering sparked a political firestorm in the province. The controversy surrounding MNA Haroun Bouazzi's comments highlights Quebec politicians' struggle — or unwillingness — to talk about racism.
MNA Haroun Bouazzi apologizes for jab at CAQ ministers, but not for comments on racism
The controversy around comments made by a Québec Solidaire MNA doesn't seem to be going away. MNAs voted in favour of two motions Tuesday evening reaffirming that the National Assembly and its members are not racist.
Quebec investigating 17 schools for possible violations of secularism law
Quebec's Education Ministry says it will monitor over a dozen public schools after receiving complaints that the province's secularism law is not being followed.
Labour minister forcing end of negotiations at Quebec ports marks 'dark day for workers' rights,' union says
The union representing dockworkers in Montreal says Canada's labour minister forcing its members back to work at ports in Montreal and Quebec City marks a "dark day for workers' rights."
Lockout at Port of Montreal could be 'catastrophic' for economy, port authority says
A lockout at the Port of Montreal began Sunday night. The CEO of the Montreal Port Authority says if the dispute between dockworkers and the Maritime Employers Association drags on, it will have disastrous consequences for the economy.
For 46 years, this Quebec man claimed he was innocent. He's now acquitted of double murder
A Quebec man who has always insisted he was innocent of two murders he was convicted of in 1983 says he has finally escaped hell after being acquitted on Wednesday.
2 pedestrians, including 11-year-old boy, fatally struck by vehicles in Montreal area
Two pedestrians have died after being hit by vehicles in separate incidents Monday evening — including an 11-year-old Hasidic boy. "The community is in deep mourning and deep shock," a spokesperson for the community said.
Quebec wants to force new doctors to work in public system after graduating
Quebec says too many of its newly trained physicians are leaving the public health system as soon as their careers begin. The health minister plans to table a bill to curb this trend.
Joe Ortona's team sweeps English Montreal School Board election
Joe Ortona has been re-elected as chair of the English Montreal School Board (EMSB), racking up more than double the number of votes as his opponent Katherine Korakakis.
Special constables may need more weapons to deal with violence in Metro, union says
The union representing special constables who patrol Montreal's Metro network says it may be time for its members to be armed with guns and stun guns.