Sept. 21, 2022

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Quebec Elections Highlight Austerity Crisis

The CAQ is in the lead by a lot. But how well did the party do at leading the province for the last four years – especially during a global pandemic?

Local 514 looks into Quebec’s crumbling healthcare system, austerity measures enforced since the 1980’s, and imposing French language laws on Indigenous communities.

This episode digs into the top five parties ahead of the upcoming 2022 provincial election.

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