A nationwide protest is scheduled for Labour Day in Quebec, pushing for immediate general elections in the province. The demonstration, set to take place in front of the Quebec National Assembly at 2 p.m., aims to voice concerns over the current government’s policies and actions.
Organizer Matthieu Brien expressed dissatisfaction with the Legault government, stating that if elections were held today, the ruling party would likely cease to exist. He criticized the government’s handling of various issues such as the “partial privatization” of Hydro-Québec, limitations on workers’ rights, disrespect for First Nations’ ancestral rights, and environmental concerns.
The protest is intended to be inclusive, welcoming participants from all political spectrums. Support for the demonstration has been voiced by the Canadian Union of Public Employees Quebec (CUPE-QUEBEC), denouncing the government’s alleged neglect of social justice principles.
Speakers at the event will include union representatives, environmental advocates like Martine Ouellet from Climat Québec, and a spokesperson from the Front de résistance écologique et de défense autochtone (FREDA). The protest will conclude with participants encircling the National Assembly building.
Organizers view this demonstration as the kickstart to a larger movement, with plans for future protests already in the works. The goal is to compel the government to listen to public concerns and restore trust among citizens.
