Thousands protest in Montreal over Quebec’s public service cuts and union restrictions.

On November 29, 2025, thousands of workers and community members protested in downtown Montreal against Quebec Premier François Legault’s government, expressing opposition to public service cuts, underfunded social programs, and restrictions on union rights and collective bargaining. Organized by nine major unions and five umbrella groups representing roughly 4,500 community organizations, the demonstration highlighted rising tensions over the government’s policies and their impact on workers and public services.