Quebec truckers protest government deregulation amid corruption concerns
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 4:21 pm
In Quebec, truck drivers have taken to the streets to protest against perceived government deregulation that critics say paves the way for collusion and corruption in the trucking industry. The demonstrators are vocally opposing the Legault government’s policies, bringing a hefty dose of irony to their calls for safer industry standards.
On lui reproche d’avoir libéralisé le secteur du camionnage en vrac, ouvrant la porte à la «collusion».
Un convoi de camionneurs s’est rendu à Québec mercredi pour manifester contre le gouvernement Legault. On lui reproche d’avoir libéralisé le secteur du camionnage en vrac, ce qui ouvrirait la porte à la « collusion » et à la « corruption ».
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