Jacob Serebrin
About Jacob Serebrin
Reporter with The Canadian Press
Queen's death raises questions in Quebec about future of the monarchy
The mixed reactions in Quebec to the death of Queen Elizabeth II highlight the province’s complex relationship with the monarchy.
Quebec election: Liberals, CAQ criticize Québec solidaire's wealth tax proposal
Three of Quebec's main political parties took aim on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at a proposal by Québec solidaire to introduce wealth and inheritance taxes on people with assets worth $1 million or more.
Legault's CAQ party holds the lead in polls as Quebec election race begins
Quebec’s general election campaign began in earnest on Sunday, August 28, 2022, sending the four main opposition parties out on the hustings to disprove the polls that suggest the Coalition Avenir Québec is cruising to another four years in power.
Montreal mayor declares support for police as gun violence becomes hot provincial election topic
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante on Thursday, August 25, 2022, repeated her commitment to hiring more police officers and defended herself against accusations she doesn't support the city's police force, days after two brazen daytime murders.
Quebec makes progress protecting caribou in wake of federal warnings
The governments of Canada and Quebec said on Monday, August 22, 2022, they reached an agreement in principle to protect endangered caribou in the province, but Indigenous and environmental groups said concrete action is needed.
Quebec to allow four people per room in care homes, against coroner's advice
Quebec's decision allowing long-term care centres to house up to four residents per room will put people at risk without freeing up hospital beds, according to a patients rights advocate.
Quebec governing party makes billions in promises
Quebec's official election campaign isn't expected to start for at least another week, but the province's governing party has already made billions of dollars in promises.
New census data from Quebec shows French 'in danger'
New census data released on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, shows that French is in danger, according to Quebec's political class, but an anglophone rights group says it worries the data will be used to portray English speakers as a threat ahead of the fall provincial election.
Senegalese diplomat arrested by Quebec police owed $45,000 in rent to former landlord
The detention and alleged beating of a Senegalese diplomat by Quebec police last week occurred while a bailiff was attempting to seize property at her residence in connection with a court judgment against her.