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Quebec's Bill 96 disregards students who struggle to learn languages, Montreal mom says 
Quebec's Bill 96 disregards students who struggle to learn languages, Montreal mom says 

A Montreal mom is worried her 16-year-old son, who's neurodivergent, might not be able to attend an English CEGEP because of Quebec's French language law. Rosemarie Federico says her son Dante Chiappone...
McGill University seeks injunction to remove pro-Palestinian encampment from campus
McGill University seeks injunction to remove pro-Palestinian encampment from campus

McGill University has requested an injunction to dismantle the pro-Palestinian encampment on its downtown Montreal campus. The court order, if granted, would require those participating to dismantle...
‘Anything we need’: Pro-Palestinian protesters at McGill find comfort in community
‘Anything we need’: Pro-Palestinian protesters at McGill find comfort in community

As the pro-Palestinian encampment at Montreal’s McGill University entered its 11th day, protesters say they are embracing the sense of community that has emerged from the demonstration. Protesters...
Members of pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill say they're in talks with university over demands
Members of pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill say they're in talks with university over demands

Pro-Palestinian protesters held a press conference on Monday on day 10 of the encampment on McGill's downtown Montreal campus. Representatives said they’re in talks with the university regarding the...
Social media: Legault dismisses idea of imposing digital restrictions for those under 15
Social media: Legault dismisses idea of imposing digital restrictions for those under 15

Quebec Premier François Legault dismissed the idea of imposing a law restricting social media use for those under 15 - as France did. During question period on Thursday, Legault ridiculed the proposal...
‘We need more tents’: Protesters hunker down at McGill encampment in solidarity with Gaza
‘We need more tents’: Protesters hunker down at McGill encampment in solidarity with Gaza

Montreal students at the McGill encampment in solidarity with Gaza gave every indication they don’t intend their stay on university grounds to be short lived. Several students from McGill and Concordia...
‘Do I ghost her again?’ Quebec housing advocate calls accidental email disrespectful, revolting
‘Do I ghost her again?’ Quebec housing advocate calls accidental email disrespectful, revolting

The office of Quebec’s Ministry of Housing is under fire over an accidental email reply. After The Canadian Press asked every province whether it agreed with the federal housing advocate that shelter...
Quebec to increase non-legally qualified teachers by 50 per cent
Quebec to increase non-legally qualified teachers by 50 per cent

Quebec is planning to increase the number of non-legally qualified teachers in schools by more than 50 per cent over the next three years. According to Le Journal, the Ministry of Education is planning...
Quebec housing advocate group protesting rent increase
Quebec housing advocate group protesting rent increase

Despite the rain and snow on Wednesday, Montreal residents still came out to demand measures to ensure the right to housing as they marked Tenant's Day in Quebec. The Coalition of Housing Committees...