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Federal Government Challenges Quebec's Use of Notwithstanding Clause

The Canadian federal government is asking the Supreme Court to rule that Quebec's repeated use of the notwithstanding clause to shield Bill 21, prohibiting religious symbols in the public sector, is unconstitutional.

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Quebec to End Universal COVID-19 Vaccination, Following Alberta

Quebec will end universal COVID-19 vaccination this fall, following Alberta's lead, making vaccines paid for most residents while offering free shots to specific high-risk groups due to budget constraints and shifting risk assessments.

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SAAQclic: Quebec's Controversial Online Platform Faces Corruption Investigation

Quebec's SAAQclic online platform, intended to simplify vehicle registration and other processes, is under investigation due to cost overruns, service failures, and suspected corruption, prompting resignations and a government inquiry.

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Lyten Acquires Northvolt Assets, Reviving Quebec Megafactory Plans

Lyten Inc. purchased Northvolt AB's European assets, including a planned Quebec megafactory, following Northvolt's bankruptcy; Lyten plans to restart Swedish operations and rehire workers, potentially reviving the Quebec project.

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Olympio's High-Grade Gold Discovery Expands at Quebec's Bousquet Project

Olympio Metals intersected 1.5 meters at 54.2 grams per tonne gold at its Paquin prospect in Quebec, Canada, expanding a high-grade gold zone within the Cadillac Break near major gold mines, indicating significant exploration upside.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Montreal Transit Strike Prompts Mediator Appointment

In Montreal, a strike by 2,400 transit maintenance workers since Monday has limited bus and metro service to rush hours and late nights; a mediator has been appointed to resolve the year-long labor dispute, with service restored for the Grand Prix weekend, but limited service will continue until Jun...

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Quebec Extremist Group Investigation Reveals RCMP Surveillance Challenges

The RCMP's investigation into a Quebec-based extremist group, involving four men with military ties, was complicated by surveillance challenges, including the near-exposure of a GPS tracker and the need for alternative tracking methods.

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Winsome Resources Races to Save Defunct Quebec Diamond Mine from Demolition

Winsome Resources Ltd., an Australian mining company, is attempting to repurpose the bankrupt Stornoway Diamond's Renard mine in Quebec's Eeyou Istchee James Bay region into a lithium processing facility, facing a deadline to secure a deal before the mine's demolition.

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Quebec Defends Bill 21 at Supreme Court Amidst Challenges to Section 33

Quebec is defending its Bill 21, which bans religious symbols in the public sector, at the Supreme Court of Canada, arguing that the challengers' arguments have failed previously and are attempting to circumvent the proper use of Section 33 of the Charter, the notwithstanding clause. The case involv...

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Quebec Judge Reduces Sentence, Citing Systemic Racism; Minister Criticizes Ruling

A Quebec judge reduced the sentence of Frank Paris, a Black man convicted of drug trafficking, citing systemic racism; this decision sparked a debate with the minister responsible for fighting racism, who questions whether this sets a precedent for formalizing discrimination in sentencing.

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Carney's Quebec Appointments Spark Western Concerns

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney appointed three Quebeckers to senior roles, sparking concerns in Western Canada about regional representation and potential policy biases, drawing parallels to similar appointments in the 1960s.

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Quebec Appeals Ruling on School Board Law, Violating Minority Rights

Quebec will appeal a court ruling that its law abolishing school boards violates the constitutional rights of English-speaking minorities, guaranteed under Section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; the law, Bill 40, was passed in 2020, and this appeal follows rulings in Quebec Super...

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