Is Bill 96 Simply Prolonging the Inevitable?
On May 13, 2021, the government of Quebec tabled Bill 96, which attempts to halt the decline of French in the province. The current form of the Bill includes quite More
The Bigger Picture: Implications Linked With Canada’s Ambitious Welcome to Afghan Refugees
Canada set the goal of welcoming 81,000 refugees by the end of 2021 – an ambitious number given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has stated More
Modern Solutions for Modern Problems: Québec Solidaire’s Proposals for a Post-Pandemic Quebec
As we begin to enter a world of immunity against COVID-19, Québec Solidaire, a left-leaning opposition party in Quebec’s legislature, has been diligently working on solutions that would ensure a More
En Français S’il Vous Plaît: Language, Culture, and Inclusion in Quebec
The debate over francophone linguistic and cultural preservation has, once again, emerged into the Quebecois limelight. This comes in the wake of an investigation published on November 13th by the More
Flash Analysis: Unveiling the CAQ’s ‘Lite’ Environmental Plan
On Monday November 16th, the Legault government unveiled its “2030 Plan for a Green Economy.” Over the next five years, $6.7 billion will be invested in the province’s fight against More
Opinion: Legault’s Denial of Systemic Racism Treats the Symptom, Ignores the Condition
During a press conference on October 2nd, Quebec Premier François Legault acknowledged that racism exists in Quebec, but stated that he does not believe the same can be said regarding More
The Politics of Dying: Reforming MAID
In June 2016, the House of Commons passed federal legislation allowing eligible Canadian adults to request medical assistance in dying (MAID). But in September 2019, more than three years later, More
Quebec Nationalism: The Changing Roles of Language and Religion
In June 2019, the Quebec National Assembly passed the controversial Bill 21: An act respecting the laicity of the state. Over the past months, students, teachers, and public officials have staged More
Bonjour-Hi! Linguistic Diversity and Competing Minorities in Quebec
A fraught public debate over linguistic supremacy and preservation has reemerged into the Quebecois limelight. This comes amid promises made by Premier Francois Legault and French Language Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette More
The CAQ and Minorities: School Boards and Language Rights in Quebec
In October 2018, the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) formed a majority government with only 37% of the popular vote. The party recently made waves in Canada after introducing Bill 21, the More