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Québec’s Political Pulse
In Québec, the last two weeks of July traditionally mark the construction holidays; a professional, political, and media break. As...
Aug 154 min read


Interprovincial trade: a step toward a more integrated Canadian economy?
Faced with growing trade tensions with the United States and recently imposed tariffs on certain Canadian products, provinces and...
Aug 152 min read


PQ Continues Winning Streak while CAQ Stumbles
On August 11, a provincial by-election in the riding of Arthabaska sent political shockwaves across Québec. Many had hoped that Éric...
Aug 152 min read


Happy Canada Day!
As July 1 approaches, the team at Boudeweel Public Affairs wishes you an enjoyable Canada Day. This national holiday is a time to...
Jun 261 min read


Risky By-election in Arthabaska: What is the CAQ Strategy?
In the coming weeks, the government will have to call a by-election to fill the seat left vacant by former CAQ MNA Eric Lefebvre who...
Jun 253 min read


A new chapter for the Québec Liberal Party under Pablo Rodriguez
On June 14, the Québec Liberal Party (PLQ) finally elected a new leader, after more than two years of uncertainty following Dominique...
Jun 242 min read


A Turbulent End to the Parliamentary Session in Québec
After weeks of political whirlwind and media frenzy, the National Assembly has finally adjourned. As MNAs head back to their respective...
Jun 84 min read


Québec Facing a New Economic Reality
Since Mark Carney’s election as Prime Minister, Canada’s political and economic dynamics have undergone a profound shift. Québec, which...
Jun 82 min read


An Energy Reform Rushed Through
During the night of June 7 and into the early hours of June 8, 2025, the Québec government passed Bill 69 under a gag order, a procedure...
Jun 82 min read


Québec Politics: What You Might Have Missed
With the federal election campaign in full swing, did you find it hard to keep up with the latest news from Québec over the past few...
May 82 min read


Election Puts Québec at the Heart of Federal Power
The federal election of April 28 once again highlighted Québec’s strategic role in Canada’s political landscape. While an old saying used...
May 82 min read


Public infrastructure: a looming crisis
Québec is slowly but surely sliding into a public infrastructure crisis. Across the province, signs of deterioration are multiplying:...
May 82 min read


Québec Political Pulse: What You Might Have Missed
Between the federal election campaign and the ongoing tariff turmoil at the U.S. border, it’s not always easy to keep up with the latest...
Apr 173 min read


Québec set to play a pivotal role in the federal election
The Canadian federal election on April 28 is fast approaching, and once again, Québec finds itself at the heart of political debate. It...
Apr 172 min read


Québec Liberal Leadership Race: A Surprise Entry Shakes Things Up
Just as Pablo Rodriguez seemed to be cruising toward an uneventful victory in the Québec Liberal Party (PLQ) leadership race, the...
Apr 172 min read


The latest in Québec politics
The resumption of parliamentary work, preparations for the presentation of the Québec budget… February is traditionally a busy month in...
Mar 173 min read


CAQ defeat in Terrebonne: another wake-up call for the Legault government
The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government has suffered a significant defeat in the Terrebonne by-election, a vote triggered by the...
Mar 172 min read


A new Liberal era or the beginning of the end?
Mark Carney became the new Prime Minister of Canada after securing a clear and decisive victory in the Liberal Party of Canada leadership...
Mar 172 min read


Québec Update: Key Developments You Need to Know
As you might expect, recent Québec political news has been largely overshadowed by the turmoil south of the border. However, beyond this...
Feb 173 min read


U.S. Tariffs: A Sword of Damocles over Québec’s Economy
Québec, like other Canadian provinces, is being hit hard by recent U.S. tariffs and the looming threat of further sanctions. This is...
Feb 172 min read
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