It's rather misleading for a government that managed to get 90 seats elected to the National Assembly not to have a long-term vision for rebuilding our road network and investing in public transit. The CAQ government certainly hasn't...
At a time when climate change is accelerating, the governments of Quebec and Canada are not living up to their commitments to promote public transit as a primary means of reducing GHGs. Here are just a few recent abuses by the Trudeau and Legault governments.
Financing...
While revenues plummeted during the pandemic, the STM is considering cutting service in 2022 to cover budget deficits. These cuts would discourage people from returning to public transport when we need it most.
STM service is already inferior...
Yesterday, the BAPE report on Quebec City's tramway project came down; the experts do not recommend the project, because in their view the benefits of such a project are too small in relation to the inconvenience and the public funds required.
While it's disappointing that this project, to which many...
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Last night, I spoke at a demonstration for free public transit in Montreal and around the world. Free public transit is one of the best ways to fight climate change and social inequality.
Free...
Today, I wrote to the Minister of the Environment asking him to take action to end the use of propane and other fossil fuels in Quebec.
The current propane shortage triggered by the CN strike has shown just how over-dependent we are on this fuel...
Today we launched Emili Coulombe's campaign for the Jean-Talon by-election!
In this campaign, we'll be talking about Green infrastructure (that's why we're wearing green hard hats!) and more specifically, the construction of a Metro for Quebec City!
The Green Party of Quebec is the only party...
Cab industry deregulation; a racist bill -
Last night, during the federal leaders' debate, the Quebec National Assembly adopted Bill 17 on the reform of the cab industry in Quebec. This bill would have the effect of severely degrading...
It was an honor to speak at the cab industry convention earlier today in Laval, and especially to receive a standing ovation.
In my speech, I highlighted two of the main reasons why the Quebec Green Party strongly opposes the taxi reform bill...