Québec’s secular or ‘values’ charter is quite the paradox. Those who are opposed to it accuse proponents of being xenophobic and intolerant. Supporters of the charter consider detractors to be…
We don’t know what will make headlines in 2014. After all, most political predictions are about as accurate as a Forum poll. So I won’t try to guess how 2014…
Like anyone I can be prone to knee jerk reactions, its normal. When Québec proposed values charter was first put forth I was opposed. I cheered when I saw an…
Like anyone I can be prone to knee jerk reactions, its normal. When Québec proposed values charter was first put forth I was opposed. I cheered when I saw an…
Like anyone I can be prone to knee jerk reactions, its normal. When Québec proposed values charter was first put forth I was opposed. I cheered when I saw an…
For those hoping Quebecers would abandon Marois over her utterly repugnant charter, this is an encouraging headline: Quebec Liberals jump to 7% lead over PQ as backlash grows over values…
The good news for the Bloc is that there’s now a bit more elbow room in the back of the caucus car: Maria Mourani, Member of Parliament for the federal…
If the above interests you, you may wish to take a few minutes to check out Haroon Siddiqui’s column in today’s Star. Entitled Pauline Marois issues fatwa on Quebec secularism,…
The following is reported in today’s Vancouver Sun about Quebec’s impending purity values charter: The Quebec government has released plans for a “values charter” that would impose unique-in-North America restrictions…
It’s unclear if Habs jerseys count as religious symbols or not. This is going to be a hot topic for the foreseable future in Quebec, and since hot topics in…
Earlier today., I posted a brief piece on how, despite my reservations about Justin Trudeau’s leadership capacity, I found his openness and honesty refreshing when it came to pot. The…
With their raison-d’etre of separatism neutralized, one would have hoped the PQ would set to work trying to turn around Quebec’s economy. Instead…this: Quebec is heading into another fierce debate…
In the wake of the Quebec Soccer Federation’s banning of “turbans” on the playing field, FIFA has announced “turbans” can be worn on the field of play. FIFA issued a…
The Quebec National Assembly introduced a bill on Wednesday that will allow health professionals to use medical procedures to end the lives of patients near death who are suffering and…
Quebec’s Soccer Federation is going into hiding. The names and contact information of its board of directors have been pulled from the federation’s website. They’re refusing to talk to the…
Young woman arrested for posting photo of graffitti online: According to CBC News: A 20-year-old woman has been accused of criminal harassment and intimidation against a high-ranking Montreal police officer…
The anglophone community has deep roots in Quebec, I however do not. I moved to Quebec back in October of 2011, so that's less than two years that I have…
The anglophone community has deep roots in Quebec, I however do not. I moved to Quebec back in October of 2011, so that’s less than two years that I have…
The anglophone community has deep roots in Quebec, I however do not. I moved to Quebec back in October of 2011, so that’s less than two years that I have…
National unity is back in the news after the NDP tabled a private member’s bill yesterday, a bill that would repeal the Clarity Act and set the bar for Quebec…
