QUEBEC CITY, May 23 (UPI) -- The crucifix in the Canadian province of Quebec's legislature will remain in place despite a commission's contrary recommendations, the premier said.

MONTREAL, March 17 (UPI) -- Quebec's two provincial separatist parties held conventions during the weekend and set long-term goals for separation from Canada.

MONTREAL, March 8 (UPI) -- Quebec Liberal Party members gave their leader, Premier Jean Charest, a warm welcome Saturday and an overwhelming vote of confidence.

PARIS, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- A move is afoot in Paris by a former French prime minister to have the European Union and Canada establish a free trade deal, Canwest News Service reported.

MONTREAL, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Quebec Premier Jean Charest has been accused of withholding a study revealing the decline of the French language in Montreal, it was reported.

QUEBEC, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Pope Benedict XVI has turned down an invitation to help Quebec celebrate its 400th anniversary by celebrating mass there in June.

TORONTO, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Quebec Premier Jean Charest has asked Prime Minister Stephen Harper for an urgent meeting to discuss the sharp rise in value of the Canadian dollar.

MONTREAL, March 26 (UPI) -- Polls opened Monday for 5.6 million Quebec voters in a three-way provincial race pollsters said was too close to call.

QUEBEC CITY, Feb. 21 (UPI) -- Quebec Premier Jean Charest has asked Lt. Gov. Lise Thibault to dissolve the national assembly and has called for a provincial election next month.