Quebec Election Puts Spending, Housing and Education in Focus

Long lines at Montreal's ÉdouardMontpetit REM station during backtoschool rush Montreal REM station delays expose deepplatform bottlenecks at ÉdouardMontpetit See why backtoschool crowds are straining access and slowing commuter flow LaSalle College students and staff to return to classes Friday LaSalle College Montreal returns to class after court ruling keeps the college open See how the Quebec court decision restores funding and settles the school year. Quebec election campaign focuses on spending, housing and education Quebec election campaign: see how parties differ on spending, housing, education Get the key policy contrasts and what each plan could mean for voters 726 Quebecers waiting in hospital for longterm care beds Quebec longterm care bed waitlist hits 726 as hospitals stay full See which hospitals are hardest hit and why stronger home care could help Canada commits $4.7 billion for new VIA Rail cars VIA Rail buys 313 new cars in Canada with a $4.7B Alstom contract Supports 700 jobs and $1.6B in benefits as manufacturing stays in Canada CAQ candidate says Trump remarks were inappropriate Bernard Drainville controversy: see why his Trump remarks drew backlash Get the key political reactions and what it could mean for the CAQ race Crown seeks 16year sentence in Longueuil courthouse stabbing case Montreal courthouse stabbing case: prosecutors seek 16 years for Alexandre Garcés See why the Crown calls it premeditated as the judge weighs sentencing in January Former Montreal mayor Valérie Plante takes on new university role Valérie Plante joins Université de Montréal to teach democracy and climate policy See how the former Montreal mayor will mentor students and shape public events Dupras brings music background to Quebec science leadership Jérôme Dupras, Quebec’s chief scientist, blends science and music to drive research His fresh perspective can boost public trust, innovation and Quebec’s economy Montreal cat returns home after two weeks at Toronto Pearso