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MONTREAL - More than 100 scientists from 28 countries have ...

(The Canadian Press) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:39:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - MONTREAL - More than 100 scientists from 28 countries have lent their support to a letter urging Quebec Premier Jean Charest to put a stop to asbestos exports from the province.

New Brunswick's energy minister has apologized for misleading ...

(CBC) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:04:23 GMT

(CBC) - New Brunswick's energy minister has apologized for misleading the Legislature by saying that the CEO of NB Power had voted in favour of the deal with Hydro-Québec when, in fact, he had abstained from voting.

NB Power president David Hay did not vote in favour of the New ...

(CBC) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:19:01 GMT

(CBC) - NB Power president David Hay did not vote in favour of the New Brunswick government's power deal with Hydro-Québec at a board of directors meeting last week, contrary to government claims that he did.

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Quebec's ruling Liberals have edged in front ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:43:00 GMT

(Reuters) - OTTAWA (Reuters) - Quebec's ruling Liberals have edged in front of the separatist Parti Quebecois in the predominantly French-speaking Canadian province, according to a poll published on Wednesday.

Quebec Premier Jean Charest came out of Thursday's forum on ...

(CBC) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:49:21 GMT

(CBC) - Quebec Premier Jean Charest came out of Thursday's forum on the future of the province's economy declaring it a major success.

Progressive Conservative Leader David Alward raised the prospect ...

(CBC) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:50:47 GMT

(CBC) - Progressive Conservative Leader David Alward raised the prospect of nationalizing the New Brunswick energy system if the planned NB Power deal goes through and he wins the September provincial election.

The New Brunswick and Quebec governments are set to unveil details ...

(CBC) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:18:07 GMT

(CBC) - The New Brunswick and Quebec governments are set to unveil details of a trimmed-down version of the plan to sell NB Power.

A reworked agreement between NB Power and Hydro-Québec would ...

(CBC) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:19:50 GMT

(CBC) - A reworked agreement between NB Power and Hydro-Québec would see New Brunswick retain ownership and control of NB Power, according to an internal government email obtained by CBC News.

FREDERICTON - Shawn Graham says a rewritten deal to sell pieces ...

(The Canadian Press) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:06:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - FREDERICTON - Shawn Graham says a rewritten deal to sell pieces of NB Power to Hydro-Quebec addresses the concerns of people who opposed the original agreement, but a political scientist says he doubts it will be enough to quell discontent among voters who are unhappy with the New Brunswick premier's handling of the sale.

MONTREAL - A man who served as the top official in the office ...

(The Canadian Press) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:57:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - MONTREAL - A man who served as the top official in the office of two Canadian premiers is now joining the board of McGill University.

The Quebec government is signalling that the next provincial ...

(CBC) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:34:15 GMT

(CBC) - The Quebec government is signalling that the next provincial budget could include some difficult choices for Quebecers, including spending cuts and new user fees.

Three Liberal cabinet ministers and two other Liberal MLAs have ...

(CBC) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:46:32 GMT

(CBC) - Three Liberal cabinet ministers and two other Liberal MLAs have informed Premier Shawn Graham they will not vote for the contentious NB Power deal.

Three Liberal cabinet ministers and two other Liberal MLAs have ...

(CBC) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:26:56 GMT

(CBC) - Three Liberal cabinet ministers and two other Liberal MLAs have informed Premier Shawn Graham they would not vote for the contentious NB Power deal

The Quebec government pledged $3 million in disaster relief ...

(CBC) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:07:11 GMT

(CBC) - The Quebec government pledged $3 million in disaster relief Monday to help rescue efforts in earthquake-ravaged Haiti.

A Liberal cabinet minister informed Premier Shawn Graham that ...

(CBC) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:02:07 GMT

(CBC) - A Liberal cabinet minister informed Premier Shawn Graham that he would not vote for the contentious NB Power deal.

RIVIERE-DU-LOUP, Que. - He was shoulder to shoulder with Stephen ...

(The Canadian Press) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:22:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - RIVIERE-DU-LOUP, Que. - He was shoulder to shoulder with Stephen Harper on Tuesday but Premier Jean Charest stood firm in his public scolding of the prime minister last month for failing to back tougher targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Quebec Premier Jean Charest ...

(CBC) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:56:55 GMT

(CBC) - Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Quebec Premier Jean Charest put their feud over climate change on pause Tuesday, appearing together for the first time in months to announce a new green energy project.

RIVIERE-DU-LOUP, Que. - Premier Jean Charest says he won't ...

(The Canadian Press) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:54:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - RIVIERE-DU-LOUP, Que. - Premier Jean Charest says he won't be intimidated by the federal government when it comes to defending Quebec's plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

RIVIERE-DU-LOUP, Que. - Prime Minister Stephen Harper is playing ...

(The Canadian Press) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:52:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - RIVIERE-DU-LOUP, Que. - Prime Minister Stephen Harper is playing down any rift between Ottawa and Quebec on environmental issues.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Quebec Premier Jean Charest ...

(CBC) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:36:19 GMT

(CBC) - Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Quebec Premier Jean Charest are putting their climate change feud on pause to appear together for the first time in months in la belle province, where they'll announce a new environmental project.

The Quebec government has a duty to put a stop to plans for ...

(CBC) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:07:04 GMT

(CBC) - The Quebec government has a duty to put a stop to plans for uranium exploration in the Sept-Îles region because of the overwhelming opposition of residents, the city's mayor said Tuesday.

MONTREAL - The governor of Maine has expressed his concerns ...

(The Canadian Press) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:21:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - MONTREAL - The governor of Maine has expressed his concerns with Quebec Premier Jean Charest over Hydro-Quebec's multibillion-dollar deal to buy New Brunswick's power utility.

Quebec's powerful CSN labour federation is calling on the province ...

(CBC) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:30:23 GMT

(CBC) - Quebec's powerful CSN labour federation is calling on the province to consider raising taxes to meet salary demands for unionized workers.

MONTREAL - A war of words has erupted between Prime Minister ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:14:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - MONTREAL - A war of words has erupted between Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the premier of Quebec, with Jean Charest tearing a strip off Ottawa's environmental performance.

The Copenhagen climate talks may be over, but not the spat of ...

(CBC) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:06:48 GMT

(CBC) - The Copenhagen climate talks may be over, but not the spat of words between Canadian provinces and the federal government.

The Parti Québécois is lashing out at Quebec Premier Jean ...

(CBC) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:53:54 GMT

(CBC) - The Parti Québécois is lashing out at Quebec Premier Jean Charest, accusing the Liberal leader of failing to represent the province at the critical UN climate talks in Copenhagen last week.

Parti Québécois legislative member Camil Bouchard is leaving ...

(CBC) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:46:34 GMT

(CBC) - Parti Québécois legislative member Camil Bouchard is leaving politics.

Premier Jean Charest is urging Quebecers who haven't yet been ...

(CBC) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:22:22 GMT

(CBC) - Premier Jean Charest is urging Quebecers who haven't yet been inoculated to get their H1N1 flu shot.

SHERBROOKE, Que. - Premier Jean Charest has received his H1N1 ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:55:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - SHERBROOKE, Que. - Premier Jean Charest has received his H1N1 vaccination and is urging other Quebecers to follow suit.

MONTREAL - The political tides are shifting on Quebec Premier ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:30:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - MONTREAL - The political tides are shifting on Quebec Premier Jean Charest, whose seemingly impenetrable ship has been taking on water in recent weeks.

Quebec Premier Jean Charest says his government is doing its ...

(CBC) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:04:41 GMT

(CBC) - Quebec Premier Jean Charest says his government is doing its duty to fight alleged corruption and collusion in the construction industry, despite his continued rejection of the opposition's calls for a public inquiry.

The Quebec government will hold roving public consultations ...

(CBC) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:33:27 GMT

(CBC) - The Quebec government will hold roving public consultations on the question of euthanasia, Health Minister Yves Bolduc announces after a request from the opposition Parti Québécois.

Education Minister Michelle Courchesne fights back against allegatioins ...

(CBC) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:41:34 GMT

(CBC) - Education Minister Michelle Courchesne fights back against allegatioins the government awarded licences for the province's $7-a-day child-care program in return for donations to the Quebec Liberal Party.

The Olympic torch relay is an inspiration to those dreaming ...

(CBC) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:52:40 GMT

(CBC) - The Olympic torch relay is an inspiration to those dreaming of holding the Games in Quebec City, Premier Jean Charest said Wednesday as he welcomed the arrival of the Olympic torch in the provincial capital Wednesday.

Quebec Premier Jean Charest is refusing to give in to calls ...

(CBC) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:13:05 GMT

(CBC) - Quebec Premier Jean Charest is refusing to give in to calls for a public inquiry into allegations of corruption and collusion in the province's construction industry despite mounting pressure from the opposition and the City of Montreal.

The NB Power sale controversy has given the Progressive Conservatives ...

(CBC) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:20:27 GMT

(CBC) - The NB Power sale controversy has given the Progressive Conservatives a jolt in public support, lifting them past the governing Liberals, according to a new poll.

The Quebec government is offering a modest salary increase to ...

(CBC) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:17:09 GMT

(CBC) - The Quebec government is offering a modest salary increase to public sector workers despite the province's difficult financial situation, says Treasury Board president Monique Gagnon-Tremblay.

The Charest government has tabled a counter-offer to a half-million ...

(CBC) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:43:40 GMT

(CBC) - The Charest government has tabled a counter-offer to a half-million public sector employees who are in contract negotiations.

LYON, France - The premier of Quebec is hoping Stephen Harper ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:10:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - LYON, France - The premier of Quebec is hoping Stephen Harper does more than just show up at the upcoming UN climate summit.

Doctors, pharmacists, dentists and midwives from France will ...

(CBC) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:42:41 GMT

(CBC) - Doctors, pharmacists, dentists and midwives from France will be able to practice in Quebec, and vice versa, thanks to a series of agreements signed Friday.

The Liberal government is running into stiff opposition to its ...

(CBC) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:33:02 GMT

(CBC) - The Liberal government is running into stiff opposition to its plan to sell NB Power, according to a new Leger Marketing poll.

Pauline Marois is "radicalizing" the Parti Québécois with ...

(CBC) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:07:38 GMT

(CBC) - Pauline Marois is "radicalizing" the Parti Québécois with talk of imposing additional restrictions to education in English, Premier Jean Charest says.

Quebec Premier Jean Charest is painting himself as a world leader ...

(CBC) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:48:40 GMT

(CBC) - Quebec Premier Jean Charest is painting himself as a world leader on climate change issues, announcing the province will cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent from its 1990 levels by 2020.

CALGARY - Seven protesters quietly walked into the federal ...

(The Canadian Press) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:25:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - CALGARY - Seven protesters quietly walked into the federal environment minister's riding office Monday, sat down in the waiting area and made themselves at home.

MONTREAL - Premier Jean Charest is sticking to his guns that ...

(The Canadian Press) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:23:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - MONTREAL - Premier Jean Charest is sticking to his guns that a police investigation, not a public inquiry, is the best way to deal with a corruption scandal rocking Quebec - even after police officers themselves have demanded an inquiry.

MONTREAL - Premier Jean Charest treaded carefully Monday in ...

(The Canadian Press) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:33:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - MONTREAL - Premier Jean Charest treaded carefully Monday in response to a poll suggesting New Brunswickers opposed Hydro-Quebec purchasing their provincial power utility.

MONTREAL - Premier Jean Charest said the Parti Quebecois has ...

(The Canadian Press) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:30:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - MONTREAL - Premier Jean Charest said the Parti Quebecois has become more radical after opening the door to imposing language restrictions from pre-kindergarten to college.

MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Jean Charest says the province will ...

(The Canadian Press) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:58:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Jean Charest says the province will cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent from 1990 levels by 2020.