Steve Rukavina

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Opposition parties urge Quebec not to ram through Blainville toxic waste dump legislation

Mar 26, 2025 | cbc.ca | Steve Rukavina

Montreal·NewBill 93 would force the City of Blainville to sell a piece of land to a private company to expand its toxic waste dump. Opposition parties are worried the CAQ government is preparing to invoke closure and force the law through.
ANALYSIS | How long will Mark Carney's honeymoon in Quebec last? | CBC News

Mar 14, 2025 | cbc.ca | Steve Rukavina

As Mark Carney's term as prime minister begins, he's flying high in Quebec. The most popular federal leader by far in the province, he would likely win a majority of seats if the election were held today. "There's a significant Mark Carney bump in our polls," Sébastien Dallaire, executive vice-president of polling firm Léger marketing, told CBC in an interview. "Early signs are that his presence really lifts the Liberals' fortunes in Quebec," he said.
ANALYSIS | With Quebec independence a top priority, Parti Québécois struggles for relevance in Trump era | CBC News

Feb 19, 2025 | cbc.ca | Steve Rukavina

U.S. president Donald Trump's tariff threats and digs at Canadian sovereignty are forcing Canadian politicians of all stripes to adapt, and in Quebec, the opposition Parti Québécois is facing a particularly tough challenge. Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has put Quebec independence front and centre, promising a referendum on sovereignty within a first PQ mandate. That's been mostly a successful message that has helped revitalize the party. But Trump has changed the game.
Liberal leadership hopefuls urge federal intervention on Bill 21

Jan 24, 2025 | cbc.ca | Steve Rukavina |Raffy Boudjikanian

PoliticsWith the Supreme Court agreeing to hear a challenge against Quebec’s controversial secularism law, Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland, presumed front-runners to replace Justin Trudeau, say they encourage the prime minister to follow through on his word to have the federal government intervene.
Quebec health minister admits province falls short on waiting lists for surgery and ER wait times

Nov 7, 2024 | cbc.ca | Steve Rukavina

MontrealThe Opposition at Quebec's National Assembly said Thursday the CAQ government is letting down Quebecers by failing to meet its targets on reducing wait lists for surgeriesChristian Dubé says progress being made in most other areasSteve Rukavina · CBC News · Posted: Nov 07, 2024 5:10 PM EST | Last Updated: 2 hours agoHealth Minister Christian Dubé presented an update Thursday on the implementation of the health-care plan he introduced two years ago.
Should trick-or-treating be saved for the weekend?

Oct 30, 2024 | msn.com | Steve Rukavina

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Hochelaga borough asks Transport Ministry to take charge of piece of land — or give it up | CBC News

Oct 17, 2024 | cbc.ca | Steve Rukavina |Verity Stevenson

Montreal·NewThe borough of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve says a piece of land owned by the province is costing too much to maintain. City of Montreal no longer wants to assume costs of maintaining piece of land belonging to provinceCBC News · Posted: Oct 17, 2024 2:54 PM EDT | Last Updated: 5 minutes agoIn 2020, the City of Montreal dismantled a homeless encampment along Notre-Dame Street East, but tents often pop back up in the area.
Quebec municipalities challenge province's new language law in court

Sep 30, 2024 | msn.com | Steve Rukavina

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Quebec municipalities challenge province's new language law in court

Sep 30, 2024 | cbc.ca | Steve Rukavina

Montreal·NewTwenty-three towns and cities from across Quebec are arguing Bill 96 is abusive and threatens their bilingual status. Municipalities ask court to suspend parts of Bill 96 while they contest itSteve Rukavina · CBC News · Posted: Sep 30, 2024 2:03 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 minutes agoConstitutional lawyer Julius Grey, who's representing 23 municipalities challenging Quebec's language law Bill 96, speaks to reporters during a break in the hearing Monday.
Former Montreal rabbi acquitted on sex-related charges

Sep 26, 2024 | cbc.ca | Steve Rukavina

Montreal·NewIn a decision acquitting rabbi Leon Mund of sex-related charges, the judge cited several inconsistencies in complainant’s testimony. Rabbi Leon Mund was accused of sexually assaulting a minor in the 1990’sSteve Rukavina · CBC News · Posted: Sep 27, 2024 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 10 minutes agoUndated photo of rabbi Leon Mund with two unidentified children. Mund was acquitted Wednesday on charges of sexual assault and sexual interference with a minor.