I just got off the phone with MP Francis Scarpeleggia (PLC) about the PCB spill in Pointe-Claire which is right in the middle of his riding.
Mr. Scarpaleggia informed me that he takes most of his knowledge through the media, such as The Gazette.
He points out that the contamination of...
I have just returned from my visit to the contaminated site of Reliance Equipment in Pointe-Claire.
On the site we saw the bins of toxic products as well as the contaminated soil.
In addition, a nearby contractor told us that the company had spilled the product inside the building before putting...
I am in favour of opening and supporting LGBTQ youth centers across Quebec.
An LGBTQ youth center is an essential part of every community. It is a place where LGBTQ teens can come to take refuge after school to meet other teens and enrich their teenage experience; a particularly difficult...
On Anniversary of Villanueva Killing Alex Tyrrell Calls For Independent Investigation Unit
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Today, on the fifth anniversary of Fredy Villanueva's death, I would like to express my support for an independent police work investigation unit.
Fredy was an 18-year-old man who lived in the Montreal North district. One day, he was shot and killed by a SPVM agent, unarmed. The police officer...
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Today I would like to add my voice to those of more than 70 organizations that are calling for an investigation into police brutality during the maple spring and in demonstrations since then.
As many of you know, during the maple spring and after that I participated in...
Alex Tyrrell Visits Montreal East Refineries, Denounces Health Implications, Embridge Pipeline
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I had often seen the oil refineries on the side of the highway, but I never stopped to see them up close. Many of us are unaware that there is a very large oil industry here in Montreal, close to several residential neighbourhoods.
This industry emits toxic emissions into the...