Charles Milliard 1st candidate to officially enter Quebec Liberal leadership race

Charles Milliard has officially entered the race for the leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party to succeed Pablo Rodriguez, who resigned in December amid a leadership campaign-financing scandal.

Jan 18, 2026 | Featured

Legault played identity politics. In the end, it wasn’t enough

Quebecers’ disillusionment with Legault may stem from the belief that he valued issues related to Quebec identity over other pressing priorities.

Jan 17, 2026 | Featured

Here’s what you need to know about the Canada-China deal on EVs and canola

The federal government reached what Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling a “landmark” agreement with China on Friday. Here’s a breakdown of what’s in the deal, how the two countries arrived at this point and how key players are reacting.

Jan 17, 2026 | Featured

First Taylor Swift, now BTS: Some major artists are skipping Montreal on their world tours

Despite the city’s reputation as a global music hub, several mainstream artists are no longer making tour stops in Montreal. Experts say it boils down to one thing: Profits.

Jan 17, 2026 | Featured

PQ leader says Legault’s resignation further evidence of need for independent Quebec

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says François Legault’s resignation is proof that trying to build a strong Quebec within Canada doesn’t work.

Jan 17, 2026 | Featured

Person infected with measles lands at Montreal airport

A person infected with measles landed at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport on Jan. 8 after flying with Air Canada, Quebec’s Health Ministry announced in a news release Friday.

Jan 17, 2026 | Featured

School absenteeism is growing across Canada and skyrocketing in these Quebec districts

The rate of school absenteeism has grown over the last few years, according to public school district data obtained by CBC News. Some kids are now relying on organizations after missing months, even years of school.

Jan 16, 2026 | Featured

Can Montreal’s light-rail train network withstand Canadian winters?

Thousands of commuters relying on new light-rail transit systems in Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa were disappointed Thursday, when all three cities saw their new train lines face either complete or partial shutdowns after a heavy overnight snowfall, prompting questions about...

Jan 16, 2026 | Featured

Who could the CAQ’s next leader and Quebec’s next premier be?

We go over some of the CAQ ministers who have thrown, or could throw, their name in the ring to replace François Legault as Quebec premier.

Jan 16, 2026 | Featured

From businessman to Quebec premier: A look back on François Legault’s political rise

François Legault spent a lifetime climbing the rungs of Quebec’s corporate and political ladders before stepping down from a position that had become increasingly lonely — key members of his cabinet abandoning ship and his once staggering popularity plummeting.

Jan 16, 2026 | Featured