Four women recount how Quebec’s new secularism law has changed their lives.
Tag: Quebec Province (Canada)
Enormous Pileup Near Montreal Injures Dozens and Kills Two
The crash, on Highway 15 in La Prairie, Quebec, stretched for more than half a mile. Officials said it might have been caused by a sudden whiteout.
Quebec Reverses Decision on French Citizen’s Immigration Application
Following an international outcry, a French woman has gotten closer to her goal of immigrating to Canada.
The Reawakening of Quebec’s Nationalism
The surge of the Bloc Québécois reflects the extent to which Quebecers recoil when the rest of Canada tries to tell them what to do.
Justin Trudeau, the Instagram Prime Minister, Struggles to Resonate with Young Voters
Mr. Trudeau came to power by galvanizing young supporters. Keeping them in his corner is critical as he seeks re-election.
Trudeau, in Trouble in Much of Canada, Still Has Fans in Quebec
The prime minister’s effort to help SNC-Lavalin, a Canadian company, has been well received in Quebec, where the business has its headquarters.
Returning to Lac Mégantic, a Scene of Great Disaster
As part of a series following up on disasters, The Times returned to Lac Mégantic, Quebec, where a train derailment killed 47 and recovery remains slow.
A Runaway Train Explosion Killed 47, but Deadly Cargo Still Rides the Rails
When a runaway freight train derailed in Quebec, 47 people died in the explosion. While Canada has improved safety, trains hauling dangerous goods still run through city centers across the country.
Quebec Bans Religious Symbols in Some Public Sector Jobs
A bill banning some public employees in Quebec from wearing religious symbols like head scarves, skullcaps, turbans and crosses has passed despite concerns about civil liberties.
Quebec Bans Religious Symbols in Some Public Sector Jobs
A bill banning some public employees in Quebec from wearing religious symbols like head scarves, skullcaps, turbans and crosses has passed despite concerns about civil liberties.