Parties reach accord to expand National Assembly
Parties reach accord to expand National Assembly Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com Jean‐François Roberge, in his role as minister responsible for democratic institutions, presented Bill 3 on May 7, expanding the National …
ANALYSIS: Fréchette sets priorities for the assembly’s 17 remaining sitting days
ANALYSIS: Fréchette sets priorities for the assembly’s 17 remaining sitting days Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com After a presentation by Lt.‐Gov. Manon Jeannotte, Christine Fréchette, appearing in the National Assembly for the …
Espace Riopelle Michael Audain Pavilion ‘delivered’ to MNBAQ
Espace Riopelle Michael Audain Pavilion ‘delivered’ to MNBAQ Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com It may not look quite “finished” yet, but on May 2, Yannick Tisseur, the president of the project’s general …
Fréchette names 11 women to 30-member cabinet
Fréchette names 11 women to 30-member cabinet Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com Before announcing her cabinet lineup on April 21, Premier Christine Fréchette said she wanted a smaller cabinet with gender parity …
New eligibility certificate proposal threatens viability of EQLC, Robert warns
New eligibility certificate proposal threatens viability of EQLC, Robert warns Ruby Pratka Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative editor@qctonline.com New rules for English education eligibility proposed by Premier Christine Fréchette would …
Christine Fréchette becomes Quebec’s ‘première ministre’
Christine Fréchette becomes Quebec’s ‘première ministre’ Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com Christine Fréchette, in her first speech after she was sworn in as Quebec’s 33rd premier, proposed to Quebecers that “together we …
Descendant of a Carricks shipwreck survivor shares her family’s story
Descendant of a Carricks shipwreck survivor shares her family’s story Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com On April 13, Helen Bond O’Connor gave a fascinating and very personal presentation at the Irish …
Christine Fréchette chosen CAQ leader and new Quebec premier
Christine Fréchette chosen CAQ leader and new Quebec premier Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com Christine Fréchette was chosen as the new leader of the ruling Coalition Avenir Québec by a vote of …
Thousands rally for better funding for community services
Thousands rally for better funding for community services Ruby Pratka Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative One day in 2024, Mathieu Gélinas and his colleagues decided they had had enough. Gélinas …
François Legault marks final day in the National Assembly as premier
François Legault marks final day in the National Assembly as premier Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com After 25 years as an MNA and seven and a half as premier, François Legault sat …