Parti Quebecois leader asks caucus to stay ready for next election after minority win
DRUMMONDVILLE -- Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is asking his team to stay mobilized as the party is set to form a minority government.
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Parti Québécois leader says sovereignty referendum would cost $130 million
QUEBEC -- The leader of the Parti Québecois says it would cost at least $130 million to pay for the sovereignty referendum he plans to hold in 2029 or 2030 if his party forms a government.
Lawyer challenges Quebec's law ending manadatory oath of allegiance to the King
QUEBEC -- A University of Ottawa law professor is challenging a 2022 Quebec law that made it optional for legislature members to swear an oath of allegiance to the King.
Quebec bar to hold summit ahead of election on erosion of trust in institutions
QUEBEC -- Quebec's bar association is holding a summit in September on the erosion of public trust in institutions.
New Quebec Premier Christine Frechette 'relieved' after Carney's Charter comments
OTTAWA -- Quebec's new premier said she was "relieved" following her first meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa, after earlier promising to fight "tooth and nail" to protect the right of governments to pass laws that override the Charter.
New Quebec Premier Christine Frechette pledges to fight Ottawa on overriding Charter
OTTAWA -- 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.
New Quebec Premier Christine Frechette meets Prime Minister Carney in Ottawa
OTTAWA -- 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.
Quebec Premier Christine Frechette to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday
QUEBEC -- Quebec's new premier will meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday in Ottawa, less than 48 hours after she was sworn in.
Quebec tables bill on involuntary hospitalization
QUEBEC -- Quebec's minister of health and social services has tabled a bill to relax the criteria for the involuntary hospitalization of patients experiencing a mental health crisis.
Quebec Liberals gain ground in new poll taken days after Milliard named new leader
QUEBEC -- A new poll indicates that the Quebec Liberals are experiencing a bump in support days after naming Charles Milliard as leader, as debate heats up about a possible independence referendum ahead of the fall general election.
Quebec government sued after it cancelled Christian event over anti-abortion concerns
QUEBEC -- A Quebec government cabinet minister has taken the stand in a civil case over her decision to cancel an event in 2023 because she thought it would promote anti-abortion views.
Francois Legault shuffles cabinet as two ministers announce run for CAQ leadership
QUEBEC -- Quebec Premier Francois Legault has shuffled his cabinet after two ministers stepped aside to run in the Coalition Avenir Quebec leadership race.
Francois Legault to shuffle cabinet as two ministers announce run for CAQ leadership
QUEBEC -- Quebec Premier Francois Legault will shuffle his cabinet later today as two ministers step aside to run in the Coalition Avenir Quebec leadership race.
Five things to know about Quebec Premier Francois Legault's tough year in 2025
QUEBEC -- Quebec Premier Francois Legault is finishing 2025 with his party running in third place in the polls, behind the Parti Quebecois and the Liberals. The polling caps off a difficult year that saw his party lose six legislature members, including five who are now sitting as Independents.
No more Conservative defections to Liberals, MP Gérard Deltell says
QUEBEC -- No other Conservative member of Parliament will succumb to Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal charm offensive, Quebec MP Gérard Deltell said Thursday.
Quebec medical specialists announce legal challenge of new compensation law
QUEBEC -- Medical specialists in Quebec are planning a legal challenge to a recent law that imposes a new method of remuneration on physicians, which they say violates individual freedoms.
Quebec replaces digital technology minister who resigned over auto board scandal
QUEBEC -- Quebec's premier has replaced his cybersecurity and digital technology minister after a scandal with the auto insurance board's online platform forced the resignation of Eric Caire.
Quebec fiscal update brings $2.1B in new spending, axes tax credit for older workers
QUEBEC -- Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard tabled an economic update on Thursday with $2.1 billion in new spending over five years amid what he described as a stronger-than-expected recovery from last year's economic slowdown.
Quebec party supports member who accused fellow politicians of denigrating minorities
MONTREAL -- A Quebec political party has voted to support one of its members facing backlash for saying that racialized people are regularly disparaged at the provincial legislature.