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Headlines From Across Canada: What's Trending in Ottawa and Quebec
Quote of the Week
Mark Carney, Canada's Prime Minister, boldly declared during his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, "You can't buy Canada, man! It's not for sale."
State of the Union: Canada's Healthcare System
Up to 25% of doctors' remuneration may be tied to performance targets under Quebec's new bill on "collective responsibility and accountability." However, the Bloc Québécois has no plans to give in to the New Democratic Party's demands for recognized party status in the House of Commons, meaning they'll miss out on the annual budget allocated to support parliamentary functions.
Podcast Policy Shuffle
François Legault, Quebec's premier, is putting his political podcast "Bonjour tout le monde" on hold due to lackluster viewership. Instead, followers can catch his updates on his Facebook page.
A Royal Snub
Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet plans to ignore King Charles' speech during the Throne Speech on May 27, finding it baffling that Prime Minister Mark Carney suggested the monarch's presence reaffirms Canada's sovereignty amid American annexationist rhetoric.
Telework Revolution
Quebec Solidaire has recently tabled a bill to establish the right to telework, and they're putting their money where their mouth is as their members debate remotely. Meanwhile, the party is gearing up for a leadership race following Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois' resignation as spokesperson.
Nichols' Political Odyssey
Marie-Claude Nichols, formerly a Liberal MP, has endorsed Pablo Rodriguez in the leadership race and expressed her return to the Liberal fold. However, health minister Christian Dubé was unable to provide updates regarding the delayed opening of a university family medicine group in Vaudreuil-Soulanges, prompting Liberal MP André Fortin to vow follow-up.
Family Ties at the National Assembly
A touching moment took place at the National Assembly as all political party members wished CAQ president and MNA Nathalie Roy a happy birthday, reminding her that they are all part of her "political family."
Renovation Région Redux
Housing Minister France-Élaine Duranceau has restored funding for the Renovation Région program, which focuses on renovating the homes of low-income citizens in struggling regions, following criticism from local elected officials. The ministry is expected to find additional funding by the time of the economic update to fully restore the program.
The information about the Renovation Région program's current status is unclear, and its existence in Canada remains uncertain. For precise and up-to-date answers about similar programs, it's best to consult other resources or official sources.
- In the ongoing debates of policy-and-legislation and politics, Quebec's healthcare system is facing setbacks as up to 25% of doctors' remuneration may be tied to performance targets.
- General-news from the Canadian political scene reveals the Bloc Québécois' reluctance to give in to the New Democratic Party's demands, resulting in a loss of the annual budget for parliamentary functions.
- In the world of Quebec politics, Premier François Legault has decided to stop his political podcast due to low viewership, but followers can keep up with his updates on Facebook.
- The royal snub by Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet is making headlines as he plans to ignore King Charles' speech during the Throne Speech, citing skepticism about its reaffirmation of Canada's sovereignty.
