Could boosting construction work-study programs help fill Quebec’s worker shortage?
The province’s Labour Ministry wants to double enrolment in these programs by 2030. Quebec’s construction commission says the majority of workers who leave the industry don’t have diplomas.
Trudeau says Trump’s ‘dumb’ trade war is designed to collapse the Canadian economy
Speaking to reporters at a news conference on Parliament Hill, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Trump is trying to prompt “a total collapse of the Canadian economy” because he thinks that will “make it easier to annex us.”
Ottawa pays out over $100K to Quebec group that lost contract for Afghan war monument
Ottawa recently signed an out-of-court settlement with a team of Quebec architects that was denied a prestigious contract to design the National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan. Sources told Radio-Canada the confidential deal is worth more than $100,000, or...
They came to Canada to escape political instability in Iran. Now, Quebec is denying them...
Political instability in Iran prompted Canada to offer special immigration measures to Iranians, but open work permit holders are not eligible for public health insurance coverage in Quebec.
Liberal leadership: Here’s where the candidates stand on key issues
As the Liberal leadership race heads into its final stretch, the four candidates jockeying to become the next prime minister continue to roll out campaign promises. Here’s what the hopefuls say they’ll support, and what Trudeau-era policies they would drop.
Montreal eases some parking rules after massive snowfall, but thousands still ticketed
Montreal has been showing some tolerance when it comes to issuing parking tickets for certain infractions given the exceptional snow accumulation, but thousands have still been issued.
Quebec’s Colisée, home of the Nordiques, to be demolished after sitting empty for a decade
The 76-year old arena in Quebec City will be demolished after serving as a storage unit for 10 years. In its place, the city wants to propose a mixed-use real estate project for the neighbourhood, which would include housing.
Quebec business and political leaders brace for 25% Trump tariffs after month-long pause
With U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports slated to come into effect March 4 , Quebec’s business community is preparing for what’s to come — even though experts admit that’s unclear.
Canadian national women’s volleyball player jailed for international pot smuggling
A professional volleyball player who competed internationally on Canada’s women’s team has been jailed in Britain after arriving at a London airport with a suitcase full of vacuum-sealed cannabis. U.K. border agents found Raekelle Powell, 22, carrying a suitcase jam-packed...
Instagram defends new teen safety features after criticism
Instagram has defended new features aimed at protecting teens from sextortion attempts on the platform, following criticism they do not go far enough. Parent company Meta said on Thursday its new tools – which include preventing screenshots or screen-recordings of...