New Quebec

noun

1. a region of E Canada, formerly the Ungava district of Northwest Territories (1895–1912), extending from the line of the Eastmain and Hamilton Rivers north between Hudson Bay and Labrador; absorbed by Quebec in 1912; contains extensive iron deposits. Area: about 777 000 sq km (300 000 sq miles)

Example Sentences

“And that’s the problem. They’re not talking to the new Quebec.”

From New York Times

Fear of the “other” also underlies some of the support for the new Quebec government’s proposed restrictions on signs of religion for certain public employees, a policy that has left many Quebec Jews, Muslims and Sikhs feeling excluded and vulnerable.

From Washington Times

The new Quebec ban is popular.

From New York Times

Two Canadian groups have asked a court to overturn a new Quebec law that bans observant Muslim women from wearing a full-face veil when providing or receiving government services.

From The Guardian

Asked about the news report, Uber spokeswoman Susie Heath said the company would hold a press conference in Montreal at 11.a.m today to discuss the impact that the new Quebec province regulations have had on the ride-sharing industry.

From Reuters