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New Quebec Premier Christine Fr'chette Meets Prime Minister Carney in Ottawa
4+ hour, 46+ min ago (64+ words) Quebec's new premier promised to fight "tooth and nail" to defend the use of the notwithstanding clause as she met with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa on Friday. Christine Fr'chette said the clause, which allows governments to override sections…...
Ontario Judge Criticizes Judicial Leniency in Cases Involving Non-Canadian Offenders
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (100+ words) A judge in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice expressed concerns about the trajectory of Canada's justice system, saying it often prioritizes the well-being of foreign criminals over that of Canadian victims. Justice Antonio Skarica made the comments in handing…...
Christine Fr'chette to Be Sworn Into Office Today as Quebec's Second Female Premier
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (63+ words) Christine Fr'chette is set to be sworn in as Quebec's premier today with less than six months to go before the provincial election. She defeated Bernard Drainville in the race to replace Fran'ois Legault, who created the Coalition Avenir Qu'bec…...
Christine Fr'chette Is Quebec's New Premier After CAQ Leadership Vote
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (61+ words) Christine Fr'chette has won the leadership of the governing Coalition Avenir Qu'bec and will be sworn in as Quebec's new premier after winning nearly 58 percent of the vote on April 12. Fr'chette is replacing Fran'ois Legault as premier of Quebec and…...
Quebec Judges Criticize Sentence Reduction Requests to Shield Foreign Nationals" Immigration Status
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (75+ words) Two Quebec judges have spoken out in recent days, criticizing efforts by Crown prosecutors and defence lawyers to seek reduced sentences aimed at preserving the immigration status of foreign nationals. Quebec Court Justice Antoine Pich" was the latest judge to…...
Behind Alberta's Push to Ban Ideology in Schools
1+ week, 1+ day ago (84+ words) The Alberta government introduced legislation last week aimed at removing political and ideological influences from classrooms, with the education minister saying the move responds to concerns from parents about what their children are being taught in schools. Alberta Education Minister…...
Quebec Immigration Minister Under Investigation for Alleged Ethics Breach
1+ week, 2+ day ago (62+ words) Quebec's immigration minister says he will fully collaborate with an investigation by the legislature's ethics commissioner into whether he violated conflict of interest rules. Jean-Fran'ois Roberge is being investigated for allegedly sharing data produced by his department with the two…...
Ontario Announces Plan to Cover Private Retirement and Group Homes Under WSIB
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Quebec Legislature Prorogued as CAQ Set to Name New Leader Who Will Become Premier
1+ week, 2+ day ago (58+ words) The Quebec government has prorogued the legislature as the Coalition Avenir Qu'bec gets ready to choose a new leader this weekend. The cabinet of outgoing Premier Francois Legault says the national assembly will return with a new session'and new premier'on…...
Voting Begins in Coalition Avenir Qu'bec Leadership Race to Replace Premier Legault
1+ week, 3+ day ago (59+ words) Voting is open for members of the Coalition Avenir Qu'bec to choose a new leader who will replace Premier Fran'ois Legault. Christine Fr'chette, a former economy minister, and Bernard Drainville, an ex-environment minister, are the only candidates after Legault announced…...