The Province at War with Unions
François Legault and his government have launched the most anti-democratic, anti-union laws in modern Quebec history. He might not have been as ready to fight this battle as he claimed.
François Legault and his government have launched the most anti-democratic, anti-union laws in modern Quebec history. He might not have been as ready to fight this battle as he claimed.
Physicians and patients agree that Quebec’s new Bill 2 will drain human care from the province’s healthcare system.
Mechanics say cockroaches on buses, coolant pipes bursting on passengers and private contractors who don’t know how to change a tire are just some of the obstacles that have come with outsourcing their jobs.
Après la vente de l’Institut des Sourdes-Muettes à un promoteur pour que ce bâtiment historique soit préservé, des organismes communautaires se demandent pourquoi la province a laissé cette situation se reproduire.
After the Institut des Sourdes-Muettes was sold to a developer to save its heritage, community organizers are wondering how the province let this happen again.
Because of Bill 2’s changes to the way doctors will be paid, at least 10 health care clinics taking care of LGBTQ+ people, the homeless, and community sexual health are likely to close in the New Year.
With a strike paralyzing transit, another labour action looming, and Montrealers facing a crisis of homelessness and housing affordability, Soraya Martinez Ferrada has her work cut out for her.
Despite a progressive mayor and council, Montreal’s crisis of extreme poverty was the dominant force during Projet Montréal’s time in office. Would electing Ensemble Montréal change anything?
The municipal parties are pitching plans to increase shelter spaces, address encampments, and improve public security leading up to the Nov. 2 election.
À l’approche de l’élection municipale du 2 novembre, les partis en lice expliquent comment ils augmenteraient la capacité des abris, géreraient les campements et renforceraient la sécurité publique.