In this episode, host Kalden Dhatsenpa and guest Chris Curtis discuss Quebec politics! As Québec heads toward the 2026 provincial election, tensions inside the Assemblée nationale are rising — and the political landscape is shifting fast.

From internal power struggles to growing divisions between parties, this moment marks a turning point in Québec politics.

“We are one of the white races with fewest children!” - Lucien Bouchard

Today’s episode of Local 514 explores the renewed relevance of sovereignty in Quebec at the 1995 referendum’s 30th anniversary. How did that pivotal moment change Quebec and has the sovereignty movement changed as well? One expert suggests a fundamental issue within the movement, whiteness.

Tune in for the full discussion.

As Quebec approaches the 2026 provincial election, the government has introduced Bill 9, a legislation that would restrict public prayer in certain settings. Officials say the measure is meant to reinforce state secularism, while civil liberties groups argue it disproportionately affects Muslim communities. To better understand the legal implications and the broader context, Local 514 spoke with Stephen Brown from the National Council of Canadian Muslims. Here’s what Bill 9 proposes, why it’s generating debate, and how it fits into Quebec’s ongoing discussions around secularism.