Quebec’s new integration plan for immigrants raises concerns
Louis-Philippe Lampron
Louis-Philippe Lampron, law professor and human rights expert at the Université Laval, told Law360 Canada that ‘there are many things that bother me about Bill 84, above all its non-consensual nature.’

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 @ 3:35 PM

The Quebec government tabled a “divisive” bill that proposes to integrate immigrants into a “common culture,” shelving a longstanding model of interculturalism and inclusiveness in favour of one that leans on assimilation, marking a shift that will likely alienate ethnocultural communities rather than foster and strengthen ties to Quebec society, lament critics. ... [read more]

Federal Court orders reassessment of glyphosate-based pesticide over new risk evidence

Friday, February 21, 2025 @ 4:54 PM

The Federal Court has ordered the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) to reconsider its renewal of a pesticide product registration, citing a lack of evidence that the agency reviewed scientific studies highlighting new or heightened risks from its active ingredient. ... [read more]

Union files complaint with tribunal to reopen Amazon warehouses in Quebec

Friday, February 21, 2025 @ 4:43 PM

Trade union Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN) has filed a complaint with Quebec's Administrative Labour Tribunal alleging that Amazon’s plan to close warehouses in the province runs contrary to its labour code. ... [read more]

Proposed settlements worth $8.9 million reached over alleged price-fixing of electronic parts

Friday, February 21, 2025 @ 4:31 PM

Proposed national settlements of $8.9 million have been reached in class actions that alleged certain manufacturers were involved in price-fixing and related conduct involving electrolytic and/or film capacitors used in electronics. ... [read more]

Canada opens door to more people impacted by Sudan’s civil conflict

Friday, February 21, 2025 @ 3:50 PM

Canada will resettle more refugees affected by the internal conflict in Sudan over the next two years and increase the spaces available under the family-based permanent residence pathway, the minority Liberal government says. ... [read more]