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Your daily horoscope: May 9, 2025

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY A change of direction is a must this year as you have reached the end of your current journey and need a new challenge. Make a break with the past and make it one that cannot be reversed. Move forward fast and don’t look back. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Someone you meet on your travels will catch your eye and maybe your heart as well. If it’s true that opposites attract you could find yourself getting close to someone whose charms are very different to your own – and remarkably the relationship will work. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): Someone you think of as a friend will say something today that annoys you intensely. It may be the case though that they can see things that you cannot, so be open to what they tell you. They could be doing you a very big favor. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): If you listen too much to other people’s advice today you could end up facing in several directions at once and ultimately getting nowhere. Pay attention to what friends a...

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Quebec's Integration Bill Sparks Debate Among Municipalities and Rights Groups

Quebec's proposed Bill 84, aimed at integrating immigrants by promoting shared values such as gender equality, secularism, and the protection of the French language, has sparked significant concerns among municipalities and human rights organizations. Critics argue that the legislation could foster anti-immigrant sentiment and impose administrative burdens on local communities.

The bill, introduced by Quebec's Coalition Avenir Québec government, seeks to reinforce Quebec's cultural identity. However, some groups claim it leans toward assimilation rather than integration. Municipal organizations, such as the Union des municipalités du Québec, have voiced opposition to provisions that tie public funding to adherence to the integration policy, citing potential encroachments on municipal autonomy.

Human rights advocates have also expressed fears that the bill could stoke xenophobia and undermine cultural diversity. Laurence Guénette, a spokesperson for the Ligue des droits et libertés, criticized the legislation for promoting a more homogenous culture, which she believes could marginalize newcomers.

While the government defends the bill as a means to strengthen social cohesion, the debate highlights the complexities of balancing cultural preservation with inclusivity in a diverse society.

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