The Legault government is facing criticism from union leaders for lacking the “legitimacy” to push through divisive bills in Quebec, according to Mélanie Hubert, president of the Fédération autonome de l’enseignement (FAE), a teachers’ union.
After a tumultuous break following Premier François Legault’s resignation announcement, with the National Assembly back in session, the FAE and other unions are urging for a halt.
If extending the parliamentary session isn’t feasible, they are calling for a suspension of the consideration of key bills, specifically those related to the Quebec Constitution, union governance, and secularism.
Hubert emphasized, “Prorogation, cancellation, or delay – all these options are preferable to us… given the government’s acknowledged loss of public support,” during a press conference in Quebec City on Tuesday.
Accompanied by union leaders like François Enault, Christian Daigle, and Luc Vachon, Hubert’s stance highlights the growing pressure on the government.
The session kicking off in Quebec City marks the final one before the upcoming general election, with potential chaos looming as leadership contests unfold within the Coalition Avenir Québec and the Quebec Liberal Party.
