Etiket: Quebecs
New this summer in Quebec’s national parks
The Society of Outdoor Establishments of Quebec (SEPAQ) has stocked up on new things for outdoor enthusiasts this summer. Starting with more than 800 km of navigable routes in La…
End of hydrocarbon exploitation | Expropriate Quebec’s growth
We read with interest the editorial by Philippe Mercure entitled “The CAQ is on the right side of the energy transition”, published on March 291. We enthusiastically support the efforts…
Active mobility | Walking and cycling, forgotten solutions to Quebec’s challenges
It is with disappointment that we learned of the budget presented this week by the Quebec government. For the first time in 10 years, no announcement concerns the development of…
Quebec’s structural deficit lower than expected
(Quebec) The structural deficit of Quebec will be less than 3 billion thanks to the good performance of its economy in 2021, announced the Minister of Finance, Eric Girard, on…
Electric vehicles | Quebec’s target is too low, according to Équiterre
(Quebec) The Legault government lacks ambition in its green shift: it will not require enough electric vehicles for the Quebec market. Posted at 6:18 a.m. Patrice Bergeron The Canadian Press…
The automobile weighs down Quebec’s climate strategy
Quebec admits it right away: its regulations aimed at stimulating the electrification of transportation will not result in any increase in the number of electric vehicles on the roads of…
What happened to Quebec’s warning sirens?
For two weeks, the war in Ukraine has made the anxiety-inducing sound of warning sirens ring out to us, prompting the population to rush to shelter. In Quebec, the 1,500…
Cultural return | “Classic”: Quebec’s surprising Russian spring
The 2020-2021 artistic seasons are back to normal, until their end we hope. Here’s what the classic scene has in store for us. The concept of normality, or almost normality…
Coercive measures against COVID-19 | Quebec’s approach was unnecessarily punitive, study finds
(Montreal) Quebec has seen an explosion of tickets related to non-compliance with health measures, but there is no indication that this approach has had a positive effect on the number…
Coercive measures against COVID-19 | Quebec’s approach was resolutely and unnecessarily punitive, study finds
(Montreal) Quebec has seen an explosion of tickets related to non-compliance with health measures, but there is no indication that this approach has had a positive effect on the number…
Quebec’s voice must not weaken
A discussion about redrawing the federal electoral map has just been revived by the Bloc Québécois. It concerns the weight of Quebec in Ottawa and it is fundamental. Posted at…
French Language Bill 96 | A sharp setback in Quebec’s aspirations
In its Bill 96, the Legault government includes two unilateral amendments to Part V of the Constitution Act of 1867, namely that French is the only official language of Quebec…
Local thinkers | Étienne-Alexandre Beauregard: Quebec’s Culture War
The intellectual geography of Quebec is being redefined. In this series, our collaborator Jérémie McEwen introduces us to essayists who think about the contemporary world. Posted at 11:00 a.m. Jeremiah…
Quebec’s artificial intelligence strategy is a failure
Generously funded by the government, the creation of a Quebec research and development (R&D) ecosystem and companies specializing in artificial intelligence has so far achieved none of its objectives. On…
The Legault government is considering burying GHGs in Quebec’s subsoil
Faced with a serious delay in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the Legault government wishes to study “innovative solutions”, such as the capture and storage of CO2 in the basement of…
Quebec’s compensation to oil companies: a dangerous precedent for Alberta
Before compensating the oil companies with $100 million, Quebec must think about the consequences for Alberta. This “precedent” could slow down the energy transition of the oil-dependent western province, according…
Fight against climate change | Quebec’s Sustainable Development Act to the rescue
In recent years, natural disasters due to climate change have increased. They cause a lot of damage with ever-increasing costs, hamper supply and cause suffering and death. Posted at 1:00…
The Montréal en lumière festival celebrates Québec’s northern gastronomy
This text is part of the special book Plaisirs The Montreal gastronomy festival is returning to a more “normal” formula than that of 2021. The chefs of the metropolis will…
Expansion project | Dawson College expresses “great disappointment” after Quebec’s about-face
Dawson College denounces the volte-face of Quebec in its expansion project, “essential” to student learning. Posted at 3:00 p.m. Lea Carrier The Press In a press release issued Thursday, Dawson…
2021 Census | Quebec’s weight continues to decline
Data from the 2021 census shows that Quebec’s share of the Canadian population has decreased for the 11and subsequent census. Updated yesterday at 11:24 p.m. Vincent Brousseau-Pouliot The Press Fewer…