Benjamin Shingler

Journalist

Benjamin Shingler is a reporter based in Montreal covering social issues and Quebec politics. He previously worked at The Canadian Press and the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal, and is an alumnus of the Oxford Climate Journalism Network.

Latest from Benjamin Shingler

Quebec to impose full ban on cellphones in schools

Quebec is moving ahead with a full ban on cellphones and other electronic devices in schools. The regulation will apply from the beginning to the end of the school day, including breaks.

Key takeaways for Quebec after Liberal minority projected

Propelled by the threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, Quebec turned toward Mark Carney's Liberals. Here are four takeaways.

Why Quebec could once again tip the balance in this federal election

The shadow cast by Trump has loomed large in Quebec, where the Liberals are hoping to make big gains at the expense of the Bloc Québécois.

Rising demand at food banks seen as 'canary in the coal mine' for affordability crisis

Nearly one in four people in Canada experience some form of food insecurity. Advocates want it to be more of an election issue.

Key takeaways for Quebec from the French-language debate

Missed last night's debate? While the Habs were in the midst of securing a playoff spot, the four leaders drew clear lines on issues related to Quebec.

Quebec wants the next federal government to cut immigration. Businesses say not so fast

Quebec Premier François Legault called on the next federal government to reduce the number of temporary immigrants in the province, saying it was putting a strain on the housing market, social services and Quebec identity. But businesses are concerned cuts to immigration levels would make it more difficult to find workers.

Trump threats revive push for pipelines. Is Quebec on board?

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats to Canadian sovereignty have breathed new life into talk of national energy projects — including in Quebec.

Developers are ready to build more housing. How can the federal government help?

With housing costs having risen dramatically over the past decade, a Montreal developer says he'd like the next federal government to finally 'treat it like a crisis.'

For Quebec voters, this time it's Canadian sovereignty that's on the table

Quebec nationalism and provincial issues like language, immigration and secularism often loom large in federal election campaigns, but Trump's tariffs and threat of making Canada the 51st state has reshaped the campaign so far across the province.

U.S. limits Canadian access to iconic Stanstead, Que., border-straddling library

The U.S. government is making it more difficult for Canadians to access the Stanstead, Que., library, an iconic building that straddles the border, according to town and library officials.