Sidhartha Banerjee
Reporter with the Canadian Press
About Sidhartha Banerjee
Quebec expanding drink container deposit system by 2022
Quebec will expand its deposit system to include different kinds of alcohol and beverage containers in an effort to recycle more products and reduce the amount of waste going to landfills.
Ex-SNC-Lavalin exec Sami Bebawi gets 8.5 years for fraud, corruption
Former SNC-Lavalin executive Sami Bebawi was sentenced to eight years and six months in prison on Friday, January 10, 2020, wrapping up the last of the criminal cases brought against the engineering giant and its former employees involved in fraud and corruption in Libya.
Former SNC-Lavalin executive found guilty on all charges
Former SNC-Lavalin executive, Sami Bebawi, was found guilty on Sunday, December 15, 2019, of paying off foreign officials and pocketing millions as he worked to secure contracts for the Canadian engineering company in Libya.
SNC exec's alleged fraud driven by greed: Crown
Summing up six weeks of testimony at the trial of a former SNC-Lavalin executive accused of fraud and corruption, a prosecutor told jurors on Monday, December 9, 2019, that greed lies at the root of the accusations.
English Montreal School Board vs. Quebec's religious symbols law
The English Montreal School Board has filed a challenge to Quebec's secularism law, arguing it contravenes minority language education rights and should be struck down.
Montreal cops promise action after report finds systemic bias against minorities
An independent report released on Monday, October 7, 2019, has found evidence that Montreal police show "systemic bias" in conducting street checks, with people from certain racialized groups much more likely than others to be stopped.
Quebec parents seek class action against makers of 'addictive' Fortnite game
Two Quebec parents are seeking the right to launch a class-action lawsuit against the makers of the popular video game Fortnite, alleging it was purposely made highly addictive and has had a lasting impact on their children.
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg greeted as star at Montreal march
Montreal was hit by Greta-mania on Friday, September 27, 2019, as teen Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg took the city by storm, bringing her message that urgent action is needed against climate change.
English Montreal School Board green-lights Bill 21 court challenge
The English Montreal School Board will be the latest group to attempt a legal challenge of the application of Quebec's religious symbols legislation.
Honour for the late Leonard Cohen
Canada Post has honoured the late, legendary singer Leonard Cohen with a set of commemorative stamps that will be released to the public on Saturday, September 21, 2019, which would have been the icon's 85th birthday.