“There are millions of francophones around the world who would love to move here. If politicians truly had Quebec’s best interests at heart regarding the French language and culture, they would encourage that. Instead, they’re trying to limit immigration and portray it as dangerous — to the detriment of our economy and social cohesion.”
“Anti-immigrant rhetoric is always based on the same fears, the same xenophobia, the same protectionism, the same efforts to limit the ‘other’ from diluting or altering the ‘us.’ Everywhere around the world, this discourse — and its destructive consequences — remains the same. The politicians win, the people lose.”
“While some like to paint a bleak picture of the French language’s vitality, Montreal continues to march to the beat of its own — often bilingual — drum, adding more layers to Quebec’s predominantly francophone culture.”
“The study confirms what many of us feared: Bill 21 has worsened perceptions of religious minorities while making those minorities feel marginalized in their own home.”
“There’s a humanity and resilience there that I can’t describe without sounding naïve, and that spirit often defies logic. This is a place where people celebrate life with zeal and verve, as if they know it could all be wiped out tomorrow. Because it can.”
Canadians are still loving The White Lotus following its big night at the Emmys and ahead of the premiere of season 2 next month.
For Legault to lose the election at this point would be “unprecedented.”
Quebecers aged 18-34 and Montrealers are those most likely to show dissatisfaction with the CAQ’s record on climate change.
A punk festival, urban cowboy twang, crushing riffs, Canada’s Tom Petty and a reluctant pick for gig of the week.
