The prime minister’s father, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, confronted a violent movement in Quebec in 1970, and his response is “burned” into the memories of many Canadians.
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Airlines Strand Passengers Who Partied on Flight Without Masks
A group of Canadian social media influencers and others flouted Covid-19 rules on a flight to Cancún, Mexico, resulting in airlines leaving many of them without a way home.
Once a Janitor, Now the Bar Mitzvah Photography King of Montreal
With a touch of chutzpah and “a little help from God,” Braulio Rocha, a Roman Catholic Portuguese immigrant, traded in his mop for a camera.
French Language Laws Renew Rift With Quebec’s English Speakers
The government calls the new measure necessary for the survival of French, while critics say it stigmatizes bilingualism and is bad for business.
The Haitian Diaspora Responds to the Killing of Haiti’s President
Both opponents and supporters of the Haitian president saw his assassination as a worrisome sign that the already fragile country was descending into greater turmoil.
Video of Montreal Police Kneeling on Black Teenager Spurs Outcry
Outrage over the video comes as Canada undergoes a national awakening about institutional racism, including among police forces.
Cirque du Soleil’s Return Could Be Its Most Challenging Feat Yet
After shuttering dozens of shows and shedding most of its work force, the vaunted Canadian circus faces an uphill struggle to bounce back.
Canadian Snowbirds Find Refuge in Their Mythical Miami
In this retirement community celebrating all things Florida, Quebec snowbirds hunkered down this winter to ride out the pandemic.
In Canada, Did a Comedian’s Joke Go Too Far?
A Supreme Court case focused on a comedy routine mocking a disabled teenager could help shape the limits of free speech — and humor — in Canada.
Canadians to American Tourists: (Please) Stay Away!
The Canadian tourism industry is reeling, but pandemic-weary Canadians show little desire to open the borders.