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Quebec's human rights commission is calling on the provincial government to come up with a plan to fight racism and discrimination in the wake of a new report on abuse against minorities.

Outrage over a sympathizer of Syria's President Bashar Assad's having been approved as that country's honorary consul in Montreal emerged on the federal campaign trail on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, as the government scrambled for answers about how it happened.

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg changed her Twitter biography on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, embracing U.S. President Donald Trump's description of her.

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says it is "outrageous" that Ottawa has allowed a sympathizer of Syrian President Bashar Assad to become that country's honorary consul in Montreal.

Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante was on the international stage at the United Nations Climate Summit today, September 24, 2019, telling the audience that cities will have a key role to play in the fight against climate change.

Students in Canada are expected to participate in climate demonstrations beginning this Friday, September 20, 2019, and some school boards are moving to allow — even encourage — them to miss class for the cause.

Green Leader Elizabeth May pushed past the political pack on Monday, September 16, 2019, by introducing a wide-ranging set of new policy promises while her rivals were recycling or expanding on old ideas.

The Conservatives, NDP and Greens return to their national tours today, September 13, 2019, after an evening spent sparring in Toronto, while Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau picks up his campaign in Quebec.

A prominent federal Green party candidate told an internet radio show on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, he wants Quebec to separate from Canada as soon as possible.

Teen environmental activist Greta Thunberg will be in Montreal at the end of the month to take part in a climate march.

A well-known piece of public art that hangs over Montreal's Gay Village is being dismantled and sold off in pieces to the public.

Montreal's Mirabel airport does not have enough space to expand its flagship air cargo business.

Residents of Montreal's Park Extension warn that evictions are on the rise amid gentrification in the province's poorest neighbourhood.

Two companies have agreed to pay almost $450,000 in fines after admitting they made illegal political donations to both the federal Liberals and Conservatives between 2004 and 2009.

Henry Lam said he was hoping to make history when he marched in Montreal's Pride parade on Aug. 18 with his husband.