Jean-Philippe Pleau’s book and play about moving up socially became a cultural reckoning in Quebec, but created a gulf with his family.
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A Quebec Writer Confronts His ‘Little Darkness’ as a Class Defector
Jean-Philippe Pleau’s book and play about moving up socially became a cultural reckoning in Quebec, but created a gulf with his family.
A Powerful Tool to Override Constitutional Rights Goes to Court
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in two cases involving provinces using a clause to pass laws that violate the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
A Haven for English in the Most French of North American Cities
For Quebec City’s tiny English-speaking community, a former jail turned library serves as an essential sanctuary in a metropolis where the domination of French is enshrined in law.
In Canada’s Northern Outposts, Rusting Relics Once Guarded Against Nuclear War
Strings of radars stretching across Canada were built to give early warnings of Soviet bombers coming over the Arctic. The region now faces a new era of militarization.
4 Missing After Medical Helicopter Crashes in Quebec Lake
The helicopter was carrying four crew members and a patient when it crashed on Friday night, officials said.
As Trump’s Tariffs Nudge Canada Toward Free Interprovincial Trade, Gerard Comeau Gets His Revenge
Gerard Comeau fought back after being fined for bringing too much beer into his province. He lost the battle, but may yet win the war.
A Library on the Canada-U.S.Border Is Ensnared by Trump’s Foreign Policy
A wealthy widow built a library and opera house on the border between Quebec and Vermont, a symbol of binational friendship. Now U.S. officials are restricting access to Canadians.
Despite His Shaky French, Canada’s Prime Minister Is a Hit in Quebec
Voters are overlooking Mark Carney’s linguistic gaffes and lack of knowledge about the French-speaking province, viewing him as the most capable candidate to deal with President Trump.
Facing Early-Onset Alzheimer’s, She Fought to Expand Assisted Suicide in Quebec
Sandra Demontigny, 45, pushed Quebec to become one of the few places in the world to allow people to choose a medically assisted death sometimes years in advance.