Tag #Quebec

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Quebec's French Class Cuts Disrupt Immigrant Integration

Quebec's cuts to adult French language classes in 2023 affected thousands, mostly recent immigrants needing French to stay, despite a surge in demand and long waitlists, creating a two-tiered system favoring those who can afford private instruction.

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44% Bias Score

Quality Education
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Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Quebec's Bill 21

The Supreme Court of Canada will hear a challenge to Quebec's Bill 21, which uses the notwithstanding clause to override Charter rights, after a lengthy deliberation, potentially impacting the balance of power between provincial and federal governments on fundamental rights and setting a precedent f...

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Gender Equality
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Fire Destroys Quebec Artist's Heritage Home

The former home and studio of Quebec artist Charles Daudelin in Kirkland, Quebec, was destroyed in a fire on Sunday night; the cause is under investigation, but there is no suspicion of foul play. The building, valued at over $2 million, was recently designated a heritage site after its owners sough...

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No Poverty
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"Federal Government Opposes Use of Notwithstanding Clause as Provinces Increase its Use"

"Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani opposes the use of the notwithstanding clause, while provinces increasingly invoke it; a Supreme Court case on Quebec's Bill 21, which bans religious symbols in public service, is pending, and the federal government will intervene."

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Quebec's Immigration Policy Shift

Quebec's Premier reduces immigration targets amid concerns over language, social services, and political pressures, sparking criticism from various sectors.

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Liberal Leadership Race: French-Language Skills Become a Key Issue

In the Liberal Party leadership race, Chrystia Freeland's imperfect but effective French on "Tout le monde en parle" contrasts sharply with Mark Carney's less-developed French skills, creating a significant political challenge for the party in Quebec, where strong French communication is crucial for...

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48% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Amazon Closes All Quebec Warehouses, Laying Off 1950 Employees

Amazon Canada is closing seven Quebec warehouses, affecting 1,950 employees (1,700 permanent, 250 temporary), shifting back to third-party delivery after a recent successful unionization effort in Laval; union representatives allege anti-union tactics.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Quebec Designer and Refus Global Signatory Madeleine Arbour Dies at 101

Madeleine Arbour, a 101-year-old Quebec interior designer and signatory of the 1948 Refus Global manifesto, died December 10; she was known for her work on Radio-Canada's lifestyle television shows, her design studio employing only women, and her designs for major corporations and public spaces.

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Gender Equality
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Puppet Show Adapts Arctic Tales

A review of a Québécois puppet show adaptation of Jorn Riel's "Arctic Tales," highlighting its comedic style and unique use of music and puppetry.

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