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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 30 MIN

Why Quebec's Human Rights Tribunal ordered a hair salon to pay $500 to a client. Plus: No more men allowed at Quebec solidaire

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Elias Makos is joined by Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster, and Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor. Radio-Canada reports this morning that Quebec's Human Rights Tribunal has ordered a hair salon to pay $500 to a non-binary person for only offering “men’s” and women’s” haircut options. Quebec solidaire, slumping in the polls and desperately trying to turn things around, could have a star candidate for the next election. There’s only one problem: He’s a man.  A Montreal senior is calling for the return of all benches removed inside the Alexis Nihon plaza, saying the change has made daily outings more difficult for people who rely on adapted transport. Meta is looking to make your social media presence immortal.

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