Quebec to cut thousands of full-time civil service positions by March 2027
Treasury Board President France-Élaine Duranceau announced Wednesday that, starting at the end of January, public servants will be required to work in the office three days a week instead of two.
After brazen killing, Laval police cracking down on ‘Greeks of Chomedey’ extortion activity
Extortion instances are increasing in Laval, police said, even as the criminal landscape in the city shifts in the wake of the brazen daylight shooting of Charalambos Theologou, an organized crime figure known as “Bobby the Greek.”
Quebec man sentenced in accidental shooting death of 3-year-old
Yacine Mehennaoui, 21, was sentenced Wednesday to four and a half years in prison for criminal negligence in the death of a three-year-old child in Bois-des-Filion, Que., in November 2023.
Legault calls Miller a ‘disgrace to all Quebecers’ for his comments on French language
A day after being named federal culture minister, Marc Miller is drawing ire from several Quebec officials, including the premier of his home province.
Quebec to tighten consumer protection around ticket resales, subscription renewals
Quebec is moving to crack down on ticket scalping and hidden subscription renewals with a new bill tabled Tuesday by Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette that would overhaul key sections of the province’s Consumer Protection Act.
Cyclists protest Montreal borough’s decision to close section of bike path this winter
A portion of the path on Lajoie Avenue in the Outremont borough, which was open last winter, will be closed off this season. Despite the move coming from the borough, it’s raising concerns about whether there will be similar closures...
Quebec Liberal leader expels Marwah Rizqy from caucus
Quebec Liberal Party Leader Pablo Rodriguez has expelled Marwah Rizqy from caucus. The decision comes exactly two weeks after Rizqy, the MNA for the Montreal riding of Saint-Laurent, was suspended for what the party described as a ”breach of trust.”
Legault shows openness to 3rd link demands, immigration in meeting with Quebec City mayor
Quebec Premier François Legault made a stop at city hall in Quebec City Tuesday morning to meet with Mayor Bruno Marchand, who was re-elected for a second term in November. During the official visit, the two discussed planned infrastructure projects...
Carney replaces Guilbeault with Trudeau-era minister, appoints new Quebec lieutenant
Marc Miller is the new minister of Canadian identity and culture, as well as official languages.
Quebec unions mount legal challenge against newly implemented labour law
Five major unions representing more than a million workers are contesting Quebec’s union law just a day after it went into effect, saying it infringes on workers’ right to strike.