September 2021

Breadcrumb Links Quebec At the end of the second week of committee hearings on Bill 96, MPs heard a series of questions on the practical application of the bill. In many cases, Quebec and the witnesses had to agree to…

The lawyers of the group have appointed Claudette Picard and Pepita Capriolo, retired judges of the Superior Court of Quebec, as arbitrators, in which they will decide on the admissibility of the claim and the…

On the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, people gathered in communities across the province to commemorate and recognize the legacy of residential schools in Canada. The Quebec Minister responsible for Native Affairs, Ian…

In a video message posted on Instagram, Quebec Solidaire spokesperson Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois said he was troubled by the reaction of the Premier of Quebec, François Legault, to his call to implement the Joyce principle in…

Everyone agrees on the need for a student mental health action plan, but there are still concerns.After conducting consultations with 140 people in January 2021, the Government of Quebec published its action plan for student mental health…

Learn from the COVID-19 crisis and act now THE CITY OF QUEBEC, September 30, 2021 / CNW Telbec / - Today the Quebec Ombudsman Marie Rinfret's Annual report 2020-2021 was tabled in the National Assembly. Its conclusions on the quality and…

Breadcrumb Links NP Comment Canadian Politics All of Quebec's modern relationship with the federation is based on a fantasy just as intense as any other in this new manifesto. Author of the article: Chris Selley…

Saskatoon art lovers have the opportunity to discover the work of Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh in an “immersive” exhibition this fall. Created by artistic directors Annabelle Mauger and Julien…

QUEBEC - The Autonomous Federation of Education (FAE) on Wednesday signed a new contract with the government which will apply to its 49,000 members. This signing marks the end of a round of negotiations that began…

The first witness at the inquest into Rodney Levi's death said that a model of community policing that relied on Mi'kmaq peace officers working with the RCMP was effective before it was abolished. Ken Levi says he is convinced that if…

Breadcrumb Links New Local News "We have realized over the past year that it is directly with Quebecers that we have to work, without waiting for government action," said Ghislain Picard, Chief of the Assembly of…

It has been exactly a year since the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) produced its own action plan to fight racism and discrimination. Today, the assembly directly called on Quebecers to engage in the fight, affirming…

The Amherst Islander II and Wolfe Islander IV eFerries, built for from ontario Department of Transportation by the facilities of Damen Shipyards at Romania, will be the first new hybrid electric ferry for passengers and vehicles at…

Breadcrumb Links New Election 2021 Canadian Politics Canada Turns out Annmie Paul didn't actually quit, as such Author of the article: Tristin hopper Release date : Sep 29, 2021 • 1…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec Local News Bill 96 uses an "outdated and odious" approach that will create barriers and mistrust, and tighten access to services in English, says the QCGN. Author of the article: Philippe…

MONTREAL - One of Montreal's best real estate agents - the one who just handled the sale of the Prime Minister's residence - should pay a fine of $ 20,000 after pleading guilty to breaking the code ethics of its industry.…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec New "We will not accept having people in our health system who are not vaccinated," said Minister of Health Christian Dubé. "So if you want to minimize the time you won't get…

MONTREAL - The Native Women's Shelter of Montreal announced on Tuesday it had suspended meetings with health officials overseeing the province's English-language youth protection system over the agency's alleged failure to tackle racism…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? Ottawa Public Health (OPH) reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday and no new deaths. The Outaouais and Belleville regions reported roughly the same number of cases. Leeds, Grenville and…

Breadcrumb Links Local News Researchers warn that too much time spent in front of screens threatens children's eyesight, sleep patterns, weight and language skills. Author of the article: The Canadian Press…

On the occasion of the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Jean-Claude Therrien Pinette says that his thoughts will be with his mother. Therrien Pinette's mother was one of the thousands of Indigenous children who endured…

The Liberal Party is calling for a recount in the federal riding of Chateauguay-Lacolle after Elections Canada flagged what it called a "potential anomaly" in the tally that saw the Bloc Québécois candidate defeat…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec New Local News There are three millionaires who have not collected their prize, including one with an upcoming claim deadline, Loto-Quebec says. Author of the article: Montreal Gazette…

MONTREAL, September 27, 2021 / CNW Telbec / - The Circular Plastics Task Force (CPT) has completed the first phase of its efforts to implement a circular economy for plastics in Quebec and Canada. Officially launched in 2020, the CPT is…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? After hundreds of parents have signed up to pick up take-out COVID-19 test kits for the kids this weekend at the Brewer Arena, CHEO plans to increase its supply over the next week. Rapid…

History links VICTORIA - In their first competition of the 2021 Canada West cross-country season, the UBC…

Claude McIntosh ~ Mac Dreams Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry received a fresh coat of blue on Monday night as outgoing Conservative Eric Duncan claimed another landslide victory. Neither Duncan's victory nor his size came as a…

Almost two months after her son was fatally shot by police, Marie-Mireille Bence is looking for answers as to why the police killed him. "Person of the SPVR told me what happened, "she said." How can we have trust without transparency…

At the end of the summer, tourists from the United States and other countries start planning a winter vacation or excursion to Canada. Canada is one of the best places to enjoy the winter season.…

Robin Janson watches the tobacco bales being transported in a truck for shipment as it rains in L'Assomption, Que. On September 5. Christinne Muschi / The Globe and Mail On a farm northeast of Montreal, Robin Janson stands in the…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: Ottawa reported 50 more cases of COVID-19 on Saturday. What's the last one? Ottawa Public Health (OPH) reported 50 new cases of COVID-19 and no more deaths on Saturday. How many cases are there? As of…

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) - The Quebec health ministry warns that mobile apps appear to mimic the provincial proof of vaccination system. The crooks copied the VaxiCode app and managed to get approval for downloading similar…

MONTREAL - Quebec actor Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge announced Friday evening that his business relationship with Hyundai-Canada has ended following his decision not to be vaccinated for the time being. Lemay-Thivierge…

KAMOURASKA, Quebec - When the pandemic fell, the endless panoramas and insane sunsets of Kamouraska became a distant and unattainable dream for this cyclist from Virginia. It is one of the most beautiful places in Quebec and, for me, an…

Members of the Haitian community in Montreal denounce the "inhuman" treatment of migrants from the impoverished Caribbean island in a makeshift camp on the US-Mexico border. In recent days, thousands of Haitians, some from as far away as…

On a cold fall morning in 2018, a 44-year-old Haitian woman was in labor at a Montreal hospital, hours away from welcoming her seventh child in the world. After learning that she would have to have an emergency Caesarean section, the…

Starting next week, CBC Quebec will be in Brossard - one of the province's fastest growing multicultural communities and home to a thriving Asian population - and we want to hear from you. Across the province, voters will decide on…

Breadcrumb Links Chroniclers Author of the article: Colin craig Release date : Sep 24, 2021 • 12 hours ago • 3 minutes to read • 5 comments…

Quebec's Minister of Public Security, Geneviève Guilbault, announced more than $ 90 million in funding to help fight gun traffickers and curb a recent trend in gun violence. At a press conference on Friday, Guilbault said the…

Breadcrumb Links Opinion Election 2021 Chroniclers With the federal election over, it is time for the Prime Minister to restore his legacy and right some wrongs. Author of the article: Robert libman…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? The COVID-19 test site at 595 Moodie Drive in Nepean will be open tomorrow morning and the Ray Friel test site in Orleans on Sunday to meet the growing demand for testing. The Brasseurs Arena…

If you were out of a coma you've been in for two years and your most immediate need was to find out who won…

WENDAKE, QC, September 23, 2021 / CNW Telbec / - Revolting, inconceivable, unacceptable and deeply unfair ... Words fail to describe the disrespectful practice suffered by too many First Nations and Inuit women in Quebec, without their…

OTTAWA - The result has finally been announced in the riding of Brome-Missisquoi, a Liberal victory that puts Justin Trudeau's party slightly ahead of the Bloc Québécois as the counting of mail-in…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec Local News "If that doesn't affect our institutions, I don't know what it is," said the director general of the Association of Anglophone School Boards of Quebec, Russell Copeman. Author of…

Students at Nunavut Sivuniksavut, an accredited college program, take courses in Inuit history, Inuit-government relations, Inuktut and more. It's immersive education and community. Of all the history…

In the wake of the Quebec government's rejection of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) proposal, Énergie Saguenay encountered another negative opinion from a federal regulator. The latest release follows that in July by…

Hello, The premier of Quebec has said he is taking a cautious approach to pass a law banning COVID-19-related protests within 50 meters of hospitals, vaccination sites and testing centers, among other facilities. "It's never easy to say…

INRS and UQAT announce the arrival of two new professors at their UMR in Native Studies.MONTREAL and VAL-D'OR, QC, September 23, 2021 / CNW Telbec / - The National Institute of Scientific Research (INRS) and the University of Quebec in…

Protesters hold placards during a protest against the anti-vaccine warrant outside Toronto General Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, September 13, 2021. REUTERS / Chris Helgren / File PhotoMONTREAL, Sept. 22 (Reuters) - Police in the…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec Local News Sociologist-professor emeritus Guy Rocher, 97, said he and Camille Laurin, father of Bill 101, made a mistake when it came to CEGEPs in 1977. Author of the article: Philippe…

Nearly two days after the federal elections, the Quebec riding of Trois-Rivières finally declared itself the winner. Bloc Québécois candidate René Villemure finished 93 votes ahead of…

By Gordon LambieLocal journalism initiative According to regional director Johanne Fleurant, the Youth Protection Services of the Eastern Townships experienced a 2.8% increase in reports during the year 2020-2021 despite 7,000 fewer…

Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet has called on newly re-elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to hold a health care funding summit with Canada's prime ministers as soon as possible. When…

Relocation is a word that has become synonymous with the Arizona Coyotes over the past decade. Whether it's the regular ownership changes or front office drama, it's a debate that keeps popping up in Arizona. When the City of Glendale…

The EMSB school commissioners, supposed to represent the English-speaking community, described by the Prime…

Bruce Gurberg smiles as he talks about the taste of movie theater popcorn and listing the movies showing at his Côte-des-Neiges theater, despite the fact that last year his business was crippled by the pandemic.…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec The first day of the hearings saw fiery testimony from those who said the bill does not go far enough, despite Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette's assertion that he stands for French. Author of the…

Jean Descheneaux, owner of the Beaumont Auto Center (left), accepts a check from Steve Bujold, AIA High Fives for Kids board member on behalf of the Papillon Foundation and Camp Papillon.The AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation continued to…

Outgoing Bloc Québécois candidate Sylvie Bérubé with her team on election night. Bérubé clung to her seat with 38% of the votes. (Marc-André…

Breadcrumb Links New Election 2021 Canadian Politics Canada Blanchet said earlier in the election that he hoped to win 40 seats in this election, but late-night results show his party's total is more likely…

Quebec sees the same with Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau winning his seat and parts of Montreal remaining red strongholds in a historic federal election in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. The province is behind many close races…

Results from Quebec are pouring in as polling stations have closed in most of the country, but Quebeckers in several regions continue to wait in queues sometimes circling city blocks. Elections Canada said it would allow people in line at…

Meet the new government, like the old government. After 36 days of parties campaigning for the votes of Canadians, there will be another Liberal minority government. At 2 a.m. ET, the Liberals were leading in 156 ridings. The…

Sherbrooke, Quebec - A judge of the Superior Court of Quebec has authorized a class action against a Catholic religious group once known for its ability to promote vocations. The ruling paves the way for people who…

Quebec declared 679 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday and one new death. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 403,704 confirmed cases and 11,326 people have died. There are 280 people hospitalized (an increase of three),…

It is clearly easier to resort to name calling than to respond to the English Montreal School Board's opposition to Bill 96. Over the past two weeks, we have been vilified as radicals by our Prime Minister, criticized in…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec New Welcome to a new round of linguistic debates in Quebec. Bill 96, overhauling the Charter of the French language, is submitted this week to a committee of the Legislative Assembly.…

Millions of Canadians will vote today, voting to help decide which party will form the next government. CBC Poll monitoring shows a statistical link between liberals and conservatives in the popular vote, but it's today that that…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec Energy “When it comes to the environment, the government has a duty to lead by example. Author of the article: The Canadian Press Mathieu Paquette…

MONTREAL - This is the moment we've all been waiting for. Polling stations for the 2021 federal election will close on Monday, September 20. If you are a Quebecer who intends to vote on Monday, you must go to…

Besides TRU, the other Canadian universities are both in Quebec: Université de Sherbrooke (11e) in Sherbrooke and Laval University (13e) in Quebec. Arizona State University came in first, while the University of California at…

Brother Jean-Philippe Cliche (left) and Brother Michel Lessard (right) stand at a viewpoint in the Abbey of Val Notre-Dame in St-Jean-de-Matha, Quebec, September 14, 2021 The property is surrounded by 187 hectares of nature.…

MONTREAL - The British Columbia Lions took a first quarter lead and never trailed in a 27-18 victory over the Montreal Alouettes at Percival-Molson Stadium on Saturday night. Mike Reilly had 21 assists on 25 assists…

OTTAWA - Voters in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec go to the polls Monday to vote in the federal election. Elections Canada warns that voting could take longer due to COVID-19 precautions and reduced number…

At the Cité-de-la-Santé hospital in Laval, Dr Joseph Dahine said the eight patients in his intensive care unit with COVID-19 on Friday were not vaccinated or were not sufficiently vaccinated . Their average age…

Alexandre Boulerice admits that it is a solitary position. Boulerice, in the Montreal riding of Rosemont – La Petite-Patrie, is one of those rare candidates who regularly and significantly outperform their party. In…

A Quebec Superior Court judge has ruled that a juror does not need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate in a Montreal fraud trial. Judge Mario Longpre wrote in a ruling released Friday that full vaccination was not…

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Commentary by a professor of law and labor relations at the Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria. Even if we admit that Quebecers are not "racists", it cannot be reasonably disputed that the Government of Quebec has…

The Lakeshore General Hospital will stop offering elective surgeries on Monday due to a staff shortage, and it's not the only medical facility in Quebec that is currently facing service disruptions. In a statement, the West Island of…

Breadcrumb Links Local News One issue raised was that the law would give language inspectors greater powers than those granted to police officers and Crown prosecutors. Author of the article: Jason magder…

Quebec is meeting its deadline of mid-October to have all healthcare workers in the province vaccinated, Health Minister Christian Dubé said on Friday, but some suggest it will take longer before the rule does. comes…

Two years ago, the Viens Commission made recommendations to combat violence and discrimination against Aboriginals in Quebec. The provincial government said it has now implemented or is actively working on 68 of the 142 calls to…

The constituency of Abitibi – Baie-James – Nunavik – Eeyou, in northern Quebec, is not only the largest geographic constituency in Quebec, it also often ranks among the bottom five in…

Vaccination / negative testing guidelines will also apply to fans and guests attending other events at the Enterprise or the Stifel Center. According to the Blues, some events held in these venues may have additional guidelines requested…

This week, the Quebec government began enforcing its vaccine passport, an electronic record in the form of a rapid response code (QR). British Columbia launched its earlier this month, and other provinces are planning to launch their own…

Hello, iPolitics readers. Monday is the big day. Our Elxnometer continues to keep us going. Much more can change over the weekend as Canadians wait until Election Day to vote and browse party platforms to come to an informed…

Breadcrumb Links New Local News The educators have been without a contract for 18 months. They are asking for salary increases and resources to provide services to children with special needs. Author of the article:…

MONTREAL - Even before the language debate resumes next week in the National Assembly, Dominique Anglade's liberals say they fear that the Legault government wants to gag the opposition by forcing the adoption of Bill 96.…

The three main federal party leaders managed to agree on at least one thing this week: the people who organized their debate in English should apologize for a question they say portrays Quebeckers as racist."Quebeckers are not racists,"…

There were tensions over who was in charge of the private Residence Herron nursing home as a COVID-19 outbreak worsened last year with residents and their families left behind, an investigation learned Thursday of the coroner of…

MONTREAL - Québec Solidaire (QS) calls for the resignation of Minister of Education Jean-François Roberge due to his inability to provide each class with a teacher. "I wish we had a good…

Breadcrumb Links Opinion The EMSB is not “radical”. English-speaking Quebecers seek to help build a welcoming society where everyone feels at home. Author of the article: Joe ortona…

In a bowling alley in eastern Montreal on a weekday afternoon, Réal Desrochers plays in his weekly league and also reflects on his choices in next week's federal election. Desrochers had planned to vote Liberal, but a key…

MONTREAL - The daily life of parents of young children could be turned upside down this fall in the regions of Montreal and Laval, when the workers at the Childcare Centers (CPE) have given themselves a mandate to strike.…

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OTTAWA (CCN) —Federal political leaders are failing to protect the rights of Canadians by staying out of Quebec's secularism law, said the former head of the Canadian Bureau of Religious Freedom.…

The Canadian and Quebec governments are advancing analysis of a new freight train line in northern Quebec that is touted as the first route to bypass the busy Windsor, Ontario rail corridor and avoid major bottlenecks strangulation. The…

Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada - The press wire - September 13, 2021 Mines Abcourt inc. (TSXV: ABI) (Berlin: AML-BE) and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges: (FSE:LAB-FF) ("Abcourt"or the "company"), Mines Abcourt reports on the…

The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) reversed a controversial statement last week regarding Quebec's language reform law, Bill 96, which called into question Quebec's recognition as a nation. Earlier this month, EMSB commissioners…

MONTREAL - Earlier this week, the English Montreal School Board published a document in which he denied the national identity of Quebec, sparking outrage from the Bloc Quebecois. Now the EMSB has voted to withdraw the…

Breadcrumb Links Local News Author of the article: Jennifer bieman Dr Vivian McAlister is a surgeon at the London Health Sciences Center. He is pictured here in 2019 (Mike Hensen / The London Free Press)…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec This is the right time to do it, says the Minister of Democratic Reforms of Quebec, but "it is not something that the CAQ can do on its own". Author of the article: Philippe Authier…

MONTREAL - Health officials who arrived at a Montreal-area long-term care home during a COVID-19 outbreak last year found residents who were in desperate need of water and had been left in beds soaked in urine and feces, according to an…

MONTREAL - An Anglophone rights group is set to hold its own public hearings on the Legault government's controversial Bill 96 this week, with testimony from lawyers, academics, former lawmakers and members of the indigenous…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? Parents of children at Westwind Public School in Stittsville are concerned about how the school will enforce COVID-19 measures such as physical distancing with the school having hundreds of…

Spring snowmelt flooding is likely to decrease due to reduced snow cover. But there can be a sharp increase in "flash floods", caused by extreme precipitation in summer and fall. (photo Pexels)The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate…

NEW YORK — A Canadian in the women's semi-final. A Canadian in the men's semi-final. A pincer movement from the Canucks at the US Open.Félix Auger-Aliassime had an easier course than Leylah Fernandez on…

MONTREAL _ Former owners of a long-term care home where dozens of people died from COVID-19 at the start of the pandemic have refused to fully cooperate with local health authorities and have threatened not to pay workers who…

The municipality of Grande-Vallée, in Gaspésie, is in a local state of emergency following severe flooding in the region due to the remains of Hurricane Ida, said the mayor of the village. Environment Canada…

The path to victory in national elections always passes through Quebec. The only question is whether the province with 78 seats to offer comes with roadblocks or an expressway. Two years ago, a resurgent Bloc…

I wonder what happened to the campsite. In 2019, Justin Trudeau ran for election with an 85-page platform that promised, among other things, "A New Generation of Campers." The Liberals have promised to "expand the…

KAHNAWAKE - Kahnawake declared a red alert after the number of active coronavirus cases there more than doubled in two days. The Kanien'kehá: ka (Mohawk) community south of Montreal made the announcement…

TORONTO - The Ontario vaccine passport application should learn from an episode in Quebec where some people created their own QR codes and impersonated several Quebec politicians, according to a cybersecurity expert in…