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A move to comply with Quebec’s language laws is causing controversy one month before voters head to the polls. For the first time in a Quebec general election, all eligible voters will receive election information by mail in French only. Elections Quebec says the change is required under the province’s language laws but English information...

One question top of mind for politicians and community groups alike is how to increase voter participation among young people in Quebec. Experts argue that if politicians start listening to what matters to young people, it could help boost civic engagement. Phil Carpenter reports.

Quebec’s new commission for children’s well-being and rights officially launched on Thursday, announcing three major investigations aimed at improving the safety of young Quebecers. The commission was created following the 2019 murder of a seven-year-old girl in Granby, who died despite numerous reports of abuse. The new office has 70 employees and a $14 million...

The Quebec election campaign is officially underway, and as the five major parties look to court votes from across the province, political analyst Karim Bolous joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln to discuss how things are shaping up.

A legal challenge over French only voter information is officially heading to court on Thursday. A well-known English-language rights advocate is asking a judge to order Elections Quebec to send English mailouts to voters ahead of the October 5th election. His lawyer says there is still time to get those documents out, despite Elections Quebec...

Sixteen days into Quebec’s election campaign, some party leaders are outlining their plans to help Quebecers face the rising costs of living, from cutting gasoline taxes to increasing the minimum wage. But once again, the referendum question dominated the space with two front runners Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and Christine Fréchette. Tim Sargeant reports.

A newly formed coalition of shelters for women is calling on political parties to revise funding for the vulnerable unhoused population. They warn that current government funding models are outdated, inadequate and making the housing crisis worse for women. Phil Carpenter reports.

A Quebec superior court judge could decide by next week whether voter information cards for the Quebec elections have to be bilingual. Lawyers presented arguments Thursday after an English rights lobby group launched a lawsuit against elections Quebec. Earlier this month, the agency announced that all voter information mailout cards for the upcoming provincial elections...

The PQ is promising to abolish Santé Québec if it wins the election this fall. The institution responsible for managing Quebec’s health-care network hasn’t even been fully operational for two years. But leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is pledging to shuffle the system yet again. As Dan Spector reports, health-care workers are rolling their eyes.

A landmark court ruling could change the way employment insurance benefits are calculated for new mothers across Canada. The federal court of appeal has sided with six Quebec women who were denied regular EI after losing their jobs during or shortly after maternity leave. The court found the current rules discriminate against women and violate...

Two weeks into Quebec’s election campaign and the party leaders are trying to talk about what would normally be key issues such as housing, education and government efficiency. Still, the trade war with the U.S. and the tariffs continue to dominate their agendas. Tim Sargeant reports.

As the Canada-U.S. trade dispute heats up, Quebec’s major party leaders are offering different plans to protect jobs and businesses from the impact of tariffs. The debate comes as a new poll shows the PQ holding its lead, while a large number of voters remain undecided. Tim Sargeant reports.

A new cost overrun scandal for the CAQ made waves on the campaign trail on Monday. The Fréchette government os accused of allowing the price of an IT project balloon from 100 million to one billion dollars. As Dan Spectpr reports, the CAQ is now on the defensive as leaders prepare for two televised debates...

Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) leader Christine Fréchette held a raucous mid-campaign rally Sunday, as she told a crowd of adoring supporters that a third straight victory is in their grasp. Meanwhile, the lagging Liberals rolled out a major symbolic change as they try to revive their hopes. Dan Spector shares a look at how the...

On day fifteen of the election campaign, some of the party leaders are turning their attention to Quebec’s agricultural sector. For many farmers in Quebec, one of their top concerns is the future high-speed train that could run through their land and ruin their way of life. Tim Sargeant reports.

Forty-nine Quebecers are celebrating a record lottery win after splitting a $55-million jackpot, receiving just over $1 million each. The winners gathered in Montreal on Tuesday. As Dan Spector reports, although many of them do not know one another, they are happy to share the prize.

The Quebec election could be one of the closest in years, and although some Quebecers are already set on who they will vote for, many say they need to do some research before making a final decision. As Elizabeth Zogalis reports, healthcare, education, language issues and affordable housing seem to be top priorities.

The Council on Foreign Relations held a lunchtime debate in Montreal on Monday discussing Quebec’s future and place in the world. Candidates from the four major parties attended and tackles themes ranging from U.S. tarriffs to the future of Montreal. Amanda Jelowicki reports.

The state of the economy was top of mind for many leaders on the campaign trail after learning that Quebec lost 19,000 jobs last month alone. It’s more than any other province, according to Statistics Canada. The agency notes the trade war with the U.S. has played a role. As Tim Sargeant reports, that has...

One week into the provincial election campaign and the race in some Quebec ridings is heating up. Verdun has traditionally been a Liberal Party stronghold until Québec solidaire won the seat in the last election. As Phil Carpenter reports, despite a familiar name running for the Liberals, anything could happen come October 5th.