Lia Levesque
Reporter for The Canadian Press
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Quebec commission calls for a provincial director of youth protection to oversee system
A provincial commission looking into the protection of vulnerable children in Quebec recommended on Monday, November 30, 2020, the appointment of a youth-protection director to oversee the entire provincial system.
Quebec, Cree leaders sign deal while other Indigenous groups protest across Canada
As Indigenous-led, anti-pipeline protests have shut down rail service across much of the country, Quebec and Cree leaders announced on Monday, February 17, 2020, the first steps of a wide-ranging 30-year plan to further develop the province's northern territory together.
Ottawa, Quebec announce $500 million reconstruction of Lafontaine Tunnel
The federal and Quebec governments have announced a $500-million reconstruction project for Canada's longest highway tunnel — the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel linking Montreal to its southern suburbs.
NDP climate plan hinges on electrification, helping workers impacted by climate change
The NDP is proposing a package of measures to combat climate change, ranging from subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles to easier access to employment insurance for workers in industries threatened by the move away from fossil fuels.
Quebec convenes experts to support sexual and domestic violence victims
The Quebec government has convened a panel of experts and given it one year to come up with recommendations on improving support for sexual assault and domestic violence victims, who often feel let down by the system.
Quebec portion of the Canadian Agriculture Partnership launched in Montreal
The Quebec and federal governments announced on Friday, March 17, 2018, the implementation of a new partnership to provide funding for the agriculture and agri-food sector.
Inquiry into journalists' sources to hear from Quebec police chiefs
Quebec provincial police had no protocols in place with regard to investigations involving reporters before the controversial practice of spying on them became publicized.
Parti Quebecois officially launches leadership race to replace Peladeau
Alexandre Cloutier, Veronique Hivon, Martine Ouellet, Jean-Francois Lisee and Paul St-Pierre Plamondon are vying to replace Peladeau, who resigned in early May citing family issues.