Québec inquiry [Quebec Human Rights Commission has announced will hold hearings on violence and discrimination against gays/lesbians in the province; background details, including reference to murders over past two years; mention also of arrest in case of January 18 murder of Michael Hogue and of complaints against police].
P82 (v11n5)(July 28, 1993): 20-21 (36cm.)

Hearings in Montréal [Quebec Human Rights Commission held hearings in November on discrimination and violence against lesbians and gay men -- concentration on three areas: conformity of laws with Quebec Charter of Rights, quality of health care and social services, and police relations; quite detailed description of hearings/presentations; considerable reference to Montreal murders (14 gay men killed since 1989), including the Nov. 8, 1993 murder of Warren Eling; inquiry head, Fo Niemi, says will report in new year].
P85 (v11n8)(Dec. 8, 1993): 20 (67cm.)

Don't call me fifi [newsnote that gay man awarded $1,000 by Quebec Human Rights Commission after filing complaint against Sorel, Québec used car salesman who referred to him as "fifi," which translates as "fag"; Commission ruled term inappropriate and showed lack of respect for human dignity].
P172 (v22n7)(Oct. 27, 2004): 27 (12cm.)