Those who know the debate most intimately said there s little nuance to be found in Quebec Premier Legault s arguments about Quebec s immigration model. Every time it s as painful as it is the first time, said a spokesperson for a Sikh group.
Critics say the use of the notwithstanding clause to create laws that override basic rights has created a coercive brand of politics that doesn't square with how Quebecers see the future of their province.
Language and immigration politics were back at the forefront in Quebec’s national assembly last week, as Premier François Legault drew criticism for sounding the alarm over a decline in the number of people who speak French at home.