Opinion: Bill 1 isn’t a constitution — it’s a democratic step backward

In unveiling Bill 1, the Quebec government claims to be laying the foundation for a new constitution — a defining document meant to capture the spirit of Quebec and enshrine its values. Yet for those of us defending democratic participation, community institutions and minority rights, the bill represents something very different. It is not a constitution. It is a retreat away from inclusion, shared governance and the democratic principles it claims to uphold. The Quebec English School Boar