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Dominique Anglade Is Resigning From Politics After The CAQ Landslide

Embattled Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) leader Dominique Anglade announced Monday that she will resign from her post. She's also quitting her role as representative of Saint-Henri—Sainte-Anne to the National Assembly on December 1 of this year. Anglade thanked those close to her as she announced the new chapter of her life as an "engaged citizen" who will "serve Quebec differently."

Her resignation as party leader follows disappointing results for the once-dominant PLQ in the October 3 election, when it claimed only 14.37% of the vote.

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A Quebec Election Poll Shows Québec Solidaire Surpassing The Libs & The CAQ Squashing All

Less than a week before the Quebec election, the CAQ is still on track to crush its opponents even though its support is slipping, according to the latest poll by Léger and Québecor (Léger/Journal/TVA/QUB).

The poll reached 1,023 people between September 23 to 25, that is, after the second and final leaders' debate on Radio-Canada.

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Naysayers Descended On A Video Of Dominique Anglade Dancing Before The Debate

Dominique Anglade is the latest target of negative comments concerning women in positions of power having fun. Hundreds of accounts have commented on a Twitter and Facebook video of the Liberal Party leader dancing before the Quebec leaders' debate on September 22. Most of the comments are supportive, but many others are harshly critical — some with sexist undertones.

Accusations of "fake" or staged behaviour were particularly prevalent among the naysayers. Others questioned her intelligence or condemned a perceived lack of seriousness. And a handful likened her to Sanna Marin, the Finnish prime minister lambasted for dancing at a house party, and suggested Anglade, like Marin, take a drug test to appease critics.

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TVA's Face-à-Face Quebec Leaders' Debate Quickly Devolved Into Incomprehensible Cacophony

The five leaders of Quebec's leading political parties are facing off for the first time in TVA's Face-à-Face debate. The format is... interesting, alternating between open discussions and one-on-one confrontations. In a small room full of passionate politicians with big personalities, however, the rules are blurred.

Between at least some successful jabs and substantive discussions, the debate easily devolves into cacophony — especially since, it seems, all of the leaders' mics are live at all times.

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Quebec Politicians React To The Death Of Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II has died, marking the end of her reign as the longest-standing sovereign of her nation. After 70 years of occupying the throne, the queen is succeeded by her son, King Charles III.

The new monarch released a statement regarding the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, shedding light on the queen's life all while expressing the deep sorrow and sadness he and his family are enduring.

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Legault Referred To Anglade As 'That Lady' During His Campaign Launch & She Responded

Election season gaffes are as certain as the sunrise. At the official launch of his party's campaign on August 28, Quebec Premier François Legault took aim at his opponent, Quebec Liberal Party leader Dominique Anglade, questioning "how that lady," cette madame, "can say Quebec's economy isn't doing well."

The "that lady" comment earned quick reproach from pundits and Anglade herself. "My name is Dominique," she tweeted simply in response.

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What Quebec Politicians Are Saying About The U.S. Supreme Court Decision On Roe v. Wade

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday released a decision overturning the constitutional right to abortion first established by its landmark 1973 decision in the case of Roe v. Wade. According to the New York Times, 13 states could now move to ban abortion and 14 more could further restrict it.

The decision Friday received quick condemnation from Quebec politicians.

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François Legault's CAQ Lost Support In A New Poll But Its Lead Is Still Pretty Enormous

Is Quebec on track for a baby blue wave? François Legault's Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) has dipped in popularity but is still on track to dominate in the upcoming Quebec election, a new poll shows.

The poll, by Léger for the Journal de Montréal, TVA Nouvelles and QUB radio, reached 1,041 eligible-to-vote Quebecers via an online survey between June 17 and 19.

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François Legault Is Promising Another Cheque For Quebecers... If The CAQ Is Re-Elected

The CAQ government will send another cheque to Quebecers to help them deal with rising costs — if it survives the upcoming provincial election. Premier François Legault made the commitment before the National Assembly on Tuesday, May 31.

"By the end of 2022, we will send a new cheque, obviously, if we are elected," he said during an exchange with Liberal Party (PLQ) Leader Dominique Anglade. The election is on October 3.

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Bill 96 Has Passed Quebec's National Assembly In A 78-29 Vote

Bill 96, a controversial French language reform touted by the provincial government, passed in Quebec's National Assembly by a landslide on Tuesday. The vote came down to 78 for the bill and 29 against it with opposition coming from the Parti Quebecois and the Liberals. The PQ said the bill's protection of the French language doesn't go far enough, while Liberal leadership said the legislation violates the rights of anglophone residents.

"The position of the CAQ is balanced, unlike that of the PQ, which is too restrictive, and that of the Liberals, which does not want any limits," Premier Francois Legault said in a statement.

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The U.S. Supreme Court Draft Opinion On Abortion Has Led Canadian Leaders To Speak Out

News of a draft opinion suggesting the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision which guaranteed a federal right to abortion, has sent shockwaves throughout the country. Their impact is also crossing the border into Canada. Montreal leaders at all levels of government have taken to social media to denounce any possible ban on abortion.

In a May 4 tweet, Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante added her "voice to those of all American women who demand that their right to control their own bodies be respected."

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These April Fools' Day Jokes In Quebec Were So Good That We're Almost Sad They Aren't True

Another year, another April Fools' Day. This time around, it appears as if many Quebec-based politicians, restaurants and stores took April Fools' to the next level with some pretty hilarious gags — many of which were totally believable!

From François Legault sporting a Leafs jersey all the way to Valérie Plante cleaning Montreal streets, here are some of the best 2022 April Fools' Day jokes from across the province.

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