Posted: Feb 24, 2021 2:21 PM ET | Last Updated: February 24
Quebec Environment Minister Benoit Charette, shown here announcing the province’s green plan in Nov. 2020, said he wants to get to work on the 25 recommendations made by the anti-racism committee formed by the Quebec government last spring.(Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press)
In addition to leading the province s fight against climate change, Quebec Environment Minister Benoit Charette is now being asked to lead the charge against racism.
Premier François Legault s announcement Wednesday of the appointment of Charette, who is white, immediately drew scrutiny.
But Charette was firm in his belief that being white should not disqualify him from the position, which was created following a recommendation from the anti-racism committee formed by the government last spring.
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Quebec Premier Announces Changes to His Cabinet – February 24, 2021
At a press conference in Quebec City, Quebec Premier François Legault announces new roles for some members of his cabinet. Legault appoints Benoit Charette as minister responsible for the fight against racism. The creation of this position was one of the recommendations made by the Groupe d’action contre le racisme (Quebec’s anti-racism task force). Charette would also remain Quebec’s minister of environment. The premier also appoints Lucie Lecours as associate minister of economy and Jonathan Julien as minister responsible for the region of Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine. Legaut is joined by ministers Charette and Lecours (no interpretation)
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