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51st state of mind: As Alberta votes on independence, will Trump back separation?

In a few weeks, Albertans will be asked in a referendum whether they want the province to remain in Canada or move toward a second referendum on independence.

The Conversation · Sep 3

'It's changed a lot' – Paul Seixas raring to take on Canadian GPs and World Championships with Pogačar's possible absence opening up opportunities

French star will return from post-Tour de France break at Grand Prix Québec before big goals of Worlds and Il Lombardia

Cycling News · Sep 3

How we found a new transmissible cancer in bullhead catfish

For more than a decade, anglers on Lake Memphremagog — which straddles the Québec-Vermont border — have been catching brown bullhead catfish marked with distinctive black lesions.

The Conversation · Aug 19

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5 flaws in the ‘augmented work’ myth: What a major Québec survey found

We’re being promised a revolution. Artificial intelligence is said to make work both more productive and more enjoyable by freeing us from tedious tasks and allowing us to devote more time to what really matters. This is the narrative of “augmented work.”

The Conversation · Aug 9

Trump’s new tariffs give Ontario and Québec the perfect excuse to sell their unsold American booze

U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his trade war with Canada, announcing 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from wine and hockey sticks to cement and dairy products. The new rates will take effect in 30 days.

The Conversation · Jul 21

Québec’s Bill 9 doesn’t just ban symbols — it bans obligations

As of Sept. 1, Muslim students at Québec’s post-secondary colleges, known as CEGEPs, will have no place to perform their daily prayers. Jewish, Christian and Muslim independent schools may lose provincial funding. And group prayer in parks will require municipal permission.

The Conversation · Jul 21

How a comedian’s cruel jokes about a Québec teen triggered a national free speech battle

Although controversial comedians give audiences endless fodder for discussion and debate, “never punch down” is the golden rule for humour for many Canadians. So when the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in 2021 on a Québécois comedian’s jokes about singer Jérémy Gabriel, its judges challenged Canadians to consider what comedy…

The Conversation · Jul 6

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PMET Advances On-Site Lithium Refining Strategy Through Technology Collaboration MOU with Mitsui and MWCC

MONTREAL, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- June 18, 2026 – Sydney, AustraliaHighlightsPMET has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui") and Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd. ("MWCC") to jointly evaluate the application of MWCC's proprietary microwave calcination technology to produce higher-value lithium products on-site…

AAP · Jun 17

Concept Study Identifies Potential Refining Pathway at Shaakichiuwaanaan to Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate

MONTREAL, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- June 15, 2026 – Sydney, Australia HighlightsConcept study completed evaluating future potential to process spodumene concentrate into a value-added lithium product, directly at the Shaakichiuwaanaan site.Following a structured review of seven processing flowsheet options to produce a "value added" lithium product, the study identified…

AAP · Jun 14

‘She should have seen it coming’: How radicalization policies put the burden on Muslim mothers

For several years now, the radicalization of young people has been making headlines. This phenomenon can be linked to the far-right movement, as we saw on May 30 in Shawinigan during a demonstration calling for a “White Québec,” or revolve around other forms of radicalism, including Islamist movements.

The Conversation · Jun 11

PMET Commences 2026 Summer-Fall Drill Campaign at the Shaakichiuwaanaan Property

MONTREAL, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- May 21, 2026 – Sydney, Australia HIGHLIGHTSMajor 2026 summer-fall exploration campaign underway at the Shaakichiuwaanaan Property in Québec, Canada, comprising approximately 45,000 m of drilling.The Shaakichiuwaanaan Camp has successfully reopened ahead of schedule, with critical restart activities now completed and exploration teams progressively remobilizing…

AAP · May 21

Women’s experiences are forgotten in research on childbirth and breastfeeding

In the field of reproductive medicine, there is high awareness of the quality of breast milk, neonatal indicators and risk profiles. But 20 per cent of women in the province of Québec describe coercive pressure, non-consensual acts or pain ignored while breastfeeding or childbirth.

The Conversation · May 14

Study finds spike in anti-Québec comments following Air Canada CEO’s language scandal

Language issues in Canada regularly spark controversy and fuel polarizing debates, which can then be echoed and amplified in the media and by citizens.

The Conversation · May 5

Proposed high-speed rail will not make a big dent in Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions

In February 2025, the Canadian government announced Alto, a high-speed rail line that will eventually connect Toronto to Québec City. In November, the government said it would introduce new legislation to speed up the project.

The Conversation · Apr 29

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The Conversation · Apr 27

Counting immigrants or listening to people? The power of life stories

Immigration debates that are making headlines across Canada and internationally frequently address the subject through statistics.

The Conversation · Apr 23

Legal categories for animals still divide — and limit — animal rights

The relationships human societies have with animals aren’t fixed, but vary according to era, culture, territory and customs.

The Conversation · Mar 17

What a gaping hole on a bridge reveals about aging infrastructure in Canada

When a large hole recently opened up in the deck of a bridge in Châteauguay, Québec, many people were understandably alarmed. Some residents even expressed hesitation about using the bridge after seeing images of exposed reinforcing steel and damaged concrete, and some told local media they were reluctant to cross…

Cycling News · Feb 9

Premier Tech to sponsor 2026 Montréal Road World Championships with a women's GP Québec and Montréal the next goal for Canadian cycling

Québec-based company invests in cycling again after major European team sponsorships

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The Conversation · Jan 11

I used AI chatbots as a source of news for a month, and they were unreliable and erroneous

It was cute. But it was still a lie. Gemini invented a news outlet that doesn’t exist and named it fake-example.ca (or exemplefictif.ca, in French).

The Conversation · Jan 7

Why Canada needs better data on strikes, unions and other labour issues

In the summer of 2025, the federal government quietly pulled national strike and lockout data from public view. The move followed a complaint from the Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN), the second-largest trade union federation in Québec.

The Conversation · Dec 10, 2025

Why Mark Carney’s pipeline deal with Alberta puts the Canadian federation in jeopardy

The recently struck memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Canada and Alberta is a high-stakes strategy that risks deepening already deep divides in Canadian politics.

The Conversation · Dec 8, 2025

Aging bridges are crumbling. Here’s how new technologies can help detect danger earlier

New signs of deterioration recently discovered on the Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge in Montréal have spurred the Québec government to reinforce beams and install shoring just to keep the structure open.

The Conversation · Nov 23, 2025

Reality check: The Supreme Court actually did the right thing in its child pornography ruling

The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in the Attorney General of Québec v. Senneville struck down one-year mandatory minimum sentences for accessing or possessing child pornography. Immediately, politicians and commentators denounced the ruling.

The Conversation · Nov 6, 2025

Federal budget: Mr. Prime Minister, child care is infrastructure too

Why is Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget pressing the pause button on early learning and child care?

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2025

How gastronomy tourism evolved into international identity and cultural diplomacy

When people travel, they aren’t just looking for historic sights — they’re also looking for new flavours that captivate and connect them to the place they’re visiting.

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