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National Post
13 hours ago
- Politics
- National Post
Majority of Quebec youth now support independence, poll finds
QUEBEC — A new public opinion poll shows a significant increase in support for Quebec independence among youth. Article content A total of 56 per cent of Quebec youth aged 18 to 34 now favour sovereignty, a CROP poll obtained by La Presse Friday reveals. Article content The poll is based on the opinions of 1,000 Quebecers who were questioned in July and August. It reflects a similar finding of another poll, this one by Léger, conducted for the Journal de Montréal June. Léger poll pegged support for independence in the 18 to 34 bracket at 48 per cent. Article content That was a 20 percentage point increase from a year earlier. Article content Article content In recent years, Quebec youth have shown little interest in the question. But the issue roared back to life this summer, particularly on social media and stimulated by the Oui Québec group, which is trying to unite pro-independence youth regardless of their political stripes. The group organized a parallel Fête nationale event June 23, which drew 5,000 youth to La Fontaine Park in Montreal. Article content On Friday, Oui Québec welcomed the poll with a few words on X social media: 'The wave continues.' Article content Giguère attributed the surge of support among youth to a generalized drop in their attachment to a Canadian identity and the lack of evidence the federal government is doing anything to help them. Article content 'They are a little bit sovereignist by default,' Giguère said in an interview. 'They are looking who can best help them in the current context. Life is not easy for youth these days. There is unemployment, housing issues.' Article content Article content The CROP emerged at the same time as the pro-independence Parti Québécois continues to dominate polls generally. Article content 'The PQ tells them everything will improve in an independent Quebec,' Giguère said. 'So they say, 'why not?' Article content 'This is also why the PQ is leading in the polls. And I would theorize it will stay this way.' Article content Support for independence among older Quebecers is not as strong. While support is at 44 per cent in the 35 to 54 age group, it slips to 37 per cent for people age 55 and up. Article content Overall, the CROP poll shows 44 per cent of Quebecers support independence and 56 are against. Among francophones alone, 50 per cent are in favour but only 22 per cent of non-francophones believe in the idea. Article content In the greater Montreal region, 38 per cent support independence compared to 45 per cent in the Quebec City region. Support for independence in the regions alone stands at 49 per cent. Article content CROP asked two questions in its poll. The first question was: 'Personally, are you very in favour, somewhat in favour, very unfavourable or somewhat unfavourable of Quebec sovereignty?' Article content The 44 per cent number merges the very favourable and somewhat favourable totals. Article content
Montreal Gazette
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Montreal Gazette
More and more Quebec youth support independence, poll says
Quebec Politics By QUEBEC — A new public opinion poll shows a significant increase in support for Quebec independence among youth. A total of 56 per cent of Quebec youth aged 18 to 34 now favour sovereignty, a CROP poll obtained by La Presse Friday reveals. The poll is based on the opinions of 1,000 Quebecers who were questioned in July and August. It reflects a similar finding of another poll, this one by Léger, conducted for the Journal de Montréal June. Léger poll pegged support for independence in the 18 to 34 bracket at 48 per cent. That was a 20 percentage point increase from a year earlier. Reached Friday, CROP president Alain Giguère, said his firm conducted the poll purely out of curiosity after various indicators showed a shift in the opinions of youth on the independence question. In recent years, Quebec youth have shown little interest in the question. But the issue roared back to life this summer, particularly on social media and stimulated by the Oui Québec group, which is trying to unite pro-independence youth regardless of their political stripes. The group organized a parallel Fête nationale event June 23, which drew 5,000 youth to La Fontaine Park in Montreal. On Friday, Oui Québec welcomed the poll with a few words on X social media: 'The wave continues.' Giguère attributed the surge of support among youth to a generalized drop in their attachment to a Canadian identity and the lack of evidence the federal government is doing anything to help them. 'They are a little bit sovereignist by default,' Giguère said in an interview. 'They are looking who can best help them in the current context. Life is not easy for youth these days. There is unemployment, housing issues.' The CROP emerged at the same time as the pro-independence Parti Québécois continues to dominate polls generally. 'The PQ tells them everything will improve in an independent Quebec,' Giguère said. 'So they say, 'why not?' 'This is also why the PQ is leading in the polls. And I would theorize it will stay this way.' Giguère, however, said that while youth say they are in favour of independence they are also the category of voter the least inclined to actually go and vote, which has been a hampering factor in the independence movement in the past. Support for independence among older Quebecers is not as strong. While support is at 44 per cent in the 35 to 54 age group, it slips to 37 per cent for people age 55 and up. Overall, the CROP poll shows 44 per cent of Quebecers support independence and 56 are against. Among francophones alone, 50 per cent are in favour but only 22 per cent of non-francophones believe in the idea. In the greater Montreal region, 38 per cent support independence compared to 45 per cent in the Quebec City region. Support for independence in the regions alone stands at 49 per cent. CROP asked two questions in its poll. The first question was: 'Personally, are you very in favour, somewhat in favour, very unfavourable or somewhat unfavourable of Quebec sovereignty?' The 44 per cent number merges the very favourable and somewhat favourable totals. The second question was: 'If there was a referendum today on Quebec sovereignty, would you vote or be tempted to vote Yes or No?' The undecided number did not appear in the data provided by CROP.
CTV News
a day ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Majority of young Quebecers back independence: poll
Support for Quebec sovereignty is highest among younger Quebecers, according to a new poll. The poll by Canadian polling and market research firm CROP surveyed 1,000 respondents found that 56 per cent of those aged 18 to 34 are in favour of independence, the highest level of support of any age group. Overall, 44 per cent of Quebecers of all ages support sovereignty, while 56 per cent are opposed. Support is higher among francophones, at 50 per cent, compared to 22 per cent among non-francophones. Regional results show 38 per cent support in the Montreal metropolitan area, 45 per cent in the Quebec City metropolitan area, and 49 per cent in the rest of the province. By age group, 44 per cent of respondents aged 35 to 54 back independence, compared to 37 per cent among those 55 and older. When asked how they would vote if a referendum were held today, 41 per cent said they would vote or be tempted to vote 'Yes.' This CROP poll was conducted in July and August. It included 1,000 respondents. It was not commissioned by an outside organization.
Scoop
24-07-2025
- General
- Scoop
Pacific Celebrates The Voices Of Women In Fisheries At The Fisheries Ministers Meeting In Niue
Women working behind the scenes across the Pacific fisheries sector were celebrated in Niue last night, as the latest edition of Moana Voices was honoured during the opening ceremony of the 24th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting (FFCMin24). The celebration, hosted by the Government of Niue, formed the second part of the official opening ceremony, shone a light on Pacific women whose critical contributions in fisheries often go unseen. From compliance officers to inspectors to processors and policy leaders, their stories took centre stage. The celebration was attended by regional Fisheries Ministers, representatives from Australia and New Zealand, CROP agencies including The Pacific Community (SPC) and the University of the South Pacific (USP), and local dignitaries. Traditional dances and singing provided a fitting Pacific backdrop as leaders and guests honoured the women whose stories too often go unheard. Incoming Chair of the Forum Fisheries Committee and Niue's Minister for Natural Resources, Hon. Mona Ainu'u, said, 'It's such a joy to celebrate not just a magazine, but the voices of Pacific women whose hands and hearts sustain our fisheries sector. Behind every vessel, every tuna shipment, every policy decision, there are women – working in factories, inspecting fish, monitoring compliance, leading agencies, and supporting families at home. Moana Voices reminds us that their stories matter.' The Moana Voices series is an ongoing initiative by the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) to amplify the voices of women in fisheries, highlighting their essential but often unseen roles - from compliance officers and inspectors to processors, policy advocates, and leaders. This latest edition, revived after a few year's gap, continues that mission, to ensure women's contributions are visible, valued and recognised. One of those women is Tarawariki Laurenti, from Kiribati. She's one of the country's most experienced fisheries observers – and one of only around 2,500 observers worldwide. In a job where most people last just a year or two, her strength is remarkable. Tarawariki shared how isolating and challenging her work can be, saying: 'We women can face some minor harassment on board, and sometimes interference with our work… some officers trying to know what you write in your report.' Her story reminds us that fisheries are not just about tuna stocks and export dollars – they're about people. About courage. About resilience. And she is not alone. In Samoa, Lorian Finau-Groves is leading one of her country's biggest fisheries milestones—the establishment of the Seafood Safety Verification Unit, a project two decades in the making. As Lorian says herself: 'This has been a mission from our predecessors for, say, 20 years now,' paying tribute to both current and former fisheries officers whose persistence has brought this vision to life. For Samoa, this achievement is not just bureaucratic progress - it's the result of years of advocacy, leadership, and hard work. And at its heart is a woman leading change for her country. In Kiribati, Katherine Maruia stands alongside her all-female fisheries inspection team - nine women ensuring that every piece of fish exported from their atoll islands meets strict international food safety standards. Imagine that. Women regularly boarding fishing vessels where they're the only women among entire male crews - ensuring standards, ensuring safety, and showing the power of quiet leadership in spaces traditionally dominated by men. Both Lorian and Katherine represent what Moana Voices is all about. Their stories - and those of so many others in this magazine - remind us that the strength of our fisheries comes not just from the ocean, but from the people who work every day to manage, protect, and sustain it. And beyond the individual stories, this magazine also tells a bigger story. It's a celebration of who we are as a Pacific family. Our ocean doesn't divide us – it connects us. It binds us as one Blue Pacific Continent. Through fisheries, we are reconnecting, working together, and shaping a future we can be proud of. Speaking at the event, FFA Director General Noan Pakop said, 'Tonight, we honour women who work quietly but powerfully across the fisheries value chain. Moana Voices is not the start – it is the continuation of stories that need to be told. At FFA, we are humbled to work alongside our Members to celebrate these women and commit to advancing gender equality and inclusion throughout Pacific fisheries.' 'Across the fisheries sector – from data collection and inspection to policy advocacy – women are essential drivers of our industry's success. Through Moana Voices, we honour their stories and their strength.' Hon. Ainu'u closed the celebration with a powerful message, 'Our ocean doesn't divide us -it connects us. Through fisheries, we are bound as one Blue Pacific Continent. And through Moana Voices, we are reminded that our greatest resource is not just our tuna - it's our people.' The celebration of Moana Voices stands as a call to action across the region: to create safer, fairer, and more inclusive fisheries workplaces; to ensure women's voices are heard; and to keep telling the stories that sustain the Pacific's most valuable resource - its people. About Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) FFA assists its 17-member countries to sustainably manage fishery resources that fall within their 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs). FFA provides expertise, technical assistance and other support to its members who make decisions about their tuna resources and participate in regional decision making on tuna management. Find out more here:
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aethera Biotech Forges Strategic Collaboration with China's Shang Renée Skincare to Introduce CROP (Controlled Release of Optimized Plants) Patent Technology into Chinese Market
ROME, June 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aethera Biotech officially announced a strategic partnership with Chinese premium skincare brand Shang Renée, marking the latter as Aethera Biotech's first collaborative partner in the Chinese market. This collaboration not only introduces the internationally pioneering CROP patent technology to China but has also led to the joint establishment of the CELL Laboratory in Italy, laying a robust foundation for scientific innovation in skincare. CROP technology is an exclusive global patent held by Aethera Biotech. This innovation utilizes 100% natural laboratory cultivation to develop plant callus tissue cells (phytocomplexes), fully preserving the highly active components and regenerative properties of plants. The CELL Laboratory will focus on cellular research of core ingredients such as EchinAge CROP-G and other rare botanical specimens for Shang Renée, providing robust scientific support for the brand's skincare formulations. The EchinAge CROP-G compound, cultivated through this proprietary technology, exhibits elevated concentrations of modularized polyphenols and polysaccharides. Compared to conventional Echinacea extracts, EchinAge CROP-G demonstrates significantly enhanced polyphenolic content. Its dermatological efficacy manifests through three primary mechanisms: Rapid oxidative stress reduction via ROS suppression; Dual-targeted anti-inflammatory action through inhibition of iNOS and COX2 expression; Skin firming via attenuation of fibroblast-protective activity. Clinically validated outcomes include measurable improvements in skin texture refinement and reduction of contour wrinkles, supported by comprehensive experimental data. Centered on the philosophy of "Natural Regeneration," Shang Renée is committed to delivering transformative solutions for skin repair, firming, and wrinkle reduction. This partnership will leverage Aethera Biotech's expertise in plant cell cultivation, synergizing with active compounds like EchinAge CROP-G to develop groundbreaking skincare innovations. The CEO of Aethera Biotech stated: "We are thrilled to deepen our collaboration with Shang Renée. Through joint research at the CELL Laboratory, we aim to translate avant-garde plant cell technologies into tangible skincare advancements, offering Chinese consumers purer and more efficacious skincare experiences." View source version on Contacts Claire Chanservice@
