Ottawa to give Quebec $750M for surge in temporary immigrants
Quebec Premier François Legault say Ottawa is offering $750 million to help pay for a surge in temporary immigrants to the province.
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Trudeau government negotiating with provinces to keep migrants behind bars
Despite assurances by every Canadian province that they're ending their immigration detention agreements with the federal government, Ontario and Quebec now appear to be backtracking — at the federal government's request.
B.C. premier ‘confused’ on reason for Quebec immigration funding: minister
Immigration Marc Miller says he believes B.C. Premier David Eby is “confused” on why Quebec is getting $750 million to help pay for a surge in temporary residents, namely for asylum seekers.
Ottawa pledges $750M for Quebec immigration costs, sets no clear reduction targets
Ottawa has rejected Quebec's demand for $1 billion in compensation for receiving what Premier François Legault says is over half a million temporary immigrants.
RCMP official calls for debate on hate speech law after probe of controversial imam ends without charges
The RCMP is warning of a growing number of cases of public speech that could incite hatred and is asking whether it has the legal tools to counter the trend.
Quebec wants to make the most of its constitutional powers with help from a new committee
Quebec has mandated six experts to examine how to take full advantage of its powers outlined in Canada's Constitution, particularly for matters related to immigration, language and secularism.
Muslim advocacy group blasts Quebec secularism law in front of Commons committee
One of Canada's most prominent Muslim advocacy groups used part of its time in front of a Commons committee studying Islamophobia Thursday to attack a controversial Quebec law that bars most public sector employees from wearing religious clothing or symbols on the job.
Quebec premier says he’s open to limiting social media use, debates age limits
Quebec Premier François Legault says he’s open to “taking major steps” to curb children’s social media use amid pressure from his party’s youngest members.