Quebec has built a strong identity that sets it apart from the rest of Canada, rooted in language, culture, and politics.

Quebec's premier announced plans to resign on Wednesday, months ahead of an election that could see a separatist party return to power in the French-speaking province.A resurgent Parti Quebecois (PQ) ...

Premier François Legault became Canada’s most popular provincial leader during the pandemic thanks to his reassuring, avuncular persona. But missteps sank his hopes for a third term.

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Jessica Mary Bradley currently receives funding from the British Academy / Leverhulme Trust in collaboration with Wellcome. Abigail Parrish does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding ...

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