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Premier François Legault said Sunday the ramp-up in spending on education pledged by his government will go a long way to supporting Quebec’s teachers and students — and prompt a bigger budget deficit. At a news conference, Legault said agreements recently hammered out with unions will see the province “invest …
Read More »Doug Ford, François Legault call for quick end to St. Lawrence Seaway strike
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 26, 2023 2:07 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The premiers of Ontario and Quebec are calling on both sides in the St. Lawrence Seaway strike to reach a deal right away, saying the shutdown of the vital trade artery …
Read More »What François Legault talks about when he talks about immigration
It can be difficult to ascertain what François Legault actually believes about immigration. The issue wasn’t central to the first campaigns he waged as leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec, the party he co-founded with a billionaire friend. After a couple of middling election results in 2012 and 2014, however, Legault …
Read More »Legault pledges to demand more control from Ottawa over immigration to Quebec
Premier François Legault gave a glimpse into what his provincial election campaign will look like Sunday, with a speech outlining his plan to demand Ottawa hand over more immigration powers to Quebec. Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ), Legault’s party, held its caucus in Drummondville, Que., this weekend, a city in the Eastern Townships southeast of …
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