Quebec election: Immigration becomes political fodder as parties spar over ‘capacity’ | Globalnews.ca
The head of a major employers’ group in Quebec says an election campaign is not the time to have a serious discussion about immigration. Campaign slogans and political messages aren’t suited for rational conversations about how newcomers contribute positively to the economy, Karl Blackburn, president and CEO of the Conseil du patronat du Québec, said […]
Quebec election: Legault apologizes for linking ‘violence’ and ‘extremism’ with immigration | Globalnews.ca
Coalition Avenir Québec Leader François Legault has apologized after linking immigration with extremism and violence while on the provincial election campaign trail. His remarks came when he was speaking to reporters in Victoriaville about what he described as the “challenges of integration” in Quebec and elsewhere on the 11th day of the election campaign Wednesday. Legault […]