Jennifer Brazeau says an apology means little without a plan for meaningful action to drive change. That’s her sentiment ahead of a public apology from Canada’s […]
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Quebec slashes assistance for part-time French courses, launches ad campaign to promote French
The Quebec government has decided to cut financial assistance for people enrolling in part-time, French-language courses and to spend $2.5 million on a new advertising campaign […]
Teachers criticize timing of Quebec’s new ad campaign after budget cuts
Teachers are calling the Quebec government’s decision to launch a $2.5 million advertising campaign to encourage Quebecers to speak more French “a big contradiction” given […]
Quebec pilot project will determine if public health insurance will cover Ozempic for obesity
Quebec will conduct a pilot project to test whether the public health insurance system should cover the use of Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs to […]
Quebec’s Bill 72 would require tips to be calculated on price before taxes
Quebec Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette tabled a bill Thursday morning that aims to protect consumers against “abusive commercial practices,” including misleading tip recommendations on pay […]
Quebec lawmakers are studying the impact of screen time — and they want to hear from youth
A special committee tasked with studying the impact of screens and social media on Quebec’s youth says it intends to consult with young people directly […]
Quebec nurses camp out in front of National Assembly to pressure government into deal
A group of nurses is camping out, day and night, in front of the National Assembly in an attempt to pressure the Legault government into striking a […]
Cries, calls ignored and a coroner’s investigation at Quebec care home where families allege neglect
Guy Maisonneuve held back tears the day he dropped his 95-year-old mother, Aline Besner, off at a Gatineau, Que., care home on Feb. 26. Her […]
Cries, calls ignored and a coroner’s investigation at Gatineau care home where families allege neglect
Guy Maisonneuve held back tears the day he dropped his 95-year-old mother, Aline Besner, off at a Gatineau, Que., care home on Feb. 26. Her […]
‘Take me out of here’: Family alleges neglect after 95-year-old’s stay at Gatineau care home
Guy Maisonneuve held back tears the day he dropped his 95-year-old mother, Aline Besner, off at a Gatineau, Que., care home on Feb. 26. Her […]