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The most recent changes were proposed (and accepted) by Coalition avenir Québec for example.

> Did 51% of the population want that?

No. But that doesn't matter. Unpopular laws are passed all the time.

> Which group wanted it and made it happen?

Such laws have support from both sides of the political parties (not really from the grand public). CAQ party sees broad government interventions as a form of 'traditionality' while PLQ party sees them as 'protection of XYZ'.