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While welcoming the composition of Premier Christine Fréchette’s first cabinet, business representatives expect these elected officials to get to work quickly and take steps to support Quebec businesses.
Environmental groups hope that texts written in the past by new Quebec Environment Minister, Pascale Déry, concerning endangered species and fossil fuels will not reflect her political decisions.
The Fréchette government is retaining the right to veto the May 9 Digital Health Record (DSN) roll-out in two regions. The DSN is the network’s controversial digital transformation led by the Santé Québec agency.
Newly minted Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette has unveiled a cabinet that leans on experienced ministers, opting for stability instead of a shakeup as her government heads into a pre-election period.
Christine Fréchette’s appointment as leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) has boosted her party’s support in Quebec at the expense of the Liberals, according to the latest Léger poll.
The popular weight loss drug, Wegovy, is currently not covered by Quebec’s public drug insurance plan as the provincial health research institute (INESSS) says costs are too high and the benefits uncertain.
Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard is once again trying to clarify his position on using the not-withstanding clause for Bill 96, which strengthens the French Language Charter.
Quebec’s new premier said she was “relieved” following her first meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa, after earlier promising to fight “tooth and nail” to protect the right of governments to pass laws that override the Charter.
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette announced that the government will refund the welcome tax for first-time homebuyers, up to a maximum of $5,875.
The leader of the Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ), Charles Milliard, said he is 'in favour' of maintaining the notwithstanding clause for Bill 96, the province’s French-language law, if he can make changes to it, breaking his party’s 2022 election promise.
Christine Fréchette has officially been sworn in as Quebec’s premier, the second woman to hold the job in the province’s history.
Québec solidaire is calling on premier-designate Christine Fréchette and Quebec’s Committee on Economy and Labour to 'hear from economic experts on concrete solutions to address rising grocery costs.'
Quebec Conservative Party Leader Éric Duhaime is launching a promotion to attract Coalition Avenir Québec supporters who voted for leadership candidate Bernard Drainville: Buy a one-year membership, and get the second year free.
Québec solidaire MNA Sol Zanetti and MNA Etienne Grandmont will be in the running to retain their respective ridings in the upcoming provincial election.
Content creator Farnell Morisset will be a Liberal candidate in the upcoming provincial election.
On Tuesday, François Legault welcomed his successor, Christine Fréchette, to the stately Honoré-Mercier building for the transfer of power.
