Quebec News

1. Seizure of prohibited items and unauthorized items at the Regional Reception Centre

   May 26, 2023 – Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Quebec – Correctional Service Canada On May 23, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Regional Reception Centre, a multi-level security federal institution.

2. Government of Canada investing in preventing aquatic invasive species in Quebec’s waters

   Aquatic invasive species pose a serious threat to Canada’s waters, economy and society. When species are introduced to areas outside their native environment, they can grow quickly, compete with other species and alter habitats, causing serious ecological harm in our waters.

3. Kitcisakik Council and Canada commit to reconciliation and sign Framework Agreement to pursue nation–to–nation relationship

   Kitcisakik Community (Quebec) and Government of Canada sign Framework Agreement to advance reconciliation

4. Government of Canada invests $42.9 million to support individuals and the health sector to adapt to our changing climate

   Government of Canada invests $42.9 million to support individuals and the health sector to adapt to our changing climate. The National Adaptation Strategy will help the health care sector anticipate and respond to the health risks of climate change.

5. Government of Canada contributes to the growth of Maille atelier collaboratif

   Gaspésie business obtains $350,000 in funding from CED.

6. Partnership between the governments of Canada and Quebec: greenlight to create the Carrefour international Brian-Mulroney and the Institut nordique du Québec at Université Laval

   Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Québec, Jonatan Julien, Minister Responsible for Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for the Capitale-Nationale Region and Member of the National Assembly for Charlesbourg, and Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, in the presence of Sophie D’Amours, Rector of Université Laval, announced a joint investment of more than $41 million for the construction of the Carrefour international Brian-Mulroney and the main building of the Institut nordique du Québec (INQ) at Université Laval in Quebec City.

7. Government of Canada is holding a technical briefing on fishery management measures to protect North Atlantic Right Whales

   Representatives from Fisheries and Oceans Canada are holding a technical briefing on the fisheries management measures to protect North Atlantic Right Whales in Canadian waters

8. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Archambault Institution 

   May 25, 2023 – Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Quebec – Correctional Service Canada On May 19, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Archambault Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

9. Minister Duclos to make an announcement regarding the Government of Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy

   The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, will make an important funding announcement to support individuals and the health sector to adapt to climate change.

10. The Huron-Wendat Nation and Canada embark on the journey toward reconciliation and sign a Framework Agreement to continue the nation–to–nation relationship

    The Huron-Wendat Nation (Quebec) and the Government of Canada sign a Framework Agreement to advance reconciliation

11. Government of Canada supports Omnimed and its unique project in Quebec’s digital health sector

    Based in Cookshire in the Eastern Townships, the business will receive $250,000 from CED.

12. Government of Canada supports innovation by funding the 12th edition of C2 Montréal 

    The Montréal-based organization obtains $750,000 in financial assistance from CED.

13. Invitation to media – The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier to announce Government of Canada funding for Maille atelier collaboratif

    The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles‑de-la‑Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue, will announce Government of Canada funding for Maille Atelier inc. (Maille atelier collaboratif), an innovative business in the Gaspésie region.

14. Death of an inmate from La Macaza Institution

    May 24, 2023 – La Macaza, Quebec – Correctional Service Canada On May 22, 2023, Sylvain Duquette, an inmate from La Macaza Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

15. Minister Mendicino to make an announcement to support Akwesasne to counter organized crime

    Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, as he makes an announcement regarding federal support for Indigenous-led initiatives to help increase community safety in Akwesasne.

16. Women’s leadership: The Unscented Company receives Government of Canada support for marketing project

    The Unscented Company receives $250,000 in financial assistance from CED to develop U.S. markets.

17. By supporting Rodeo FX, the Government of Canada is helping to strengthen the country’s competitive position in the animation and visual effects industry

    Montréal business receives $1.5M in financial assistance from CED.

18. Minister Pascale St-Onge celebrates start of Economic Development Week

    Canada is well positioned to capitalize on the economy of the future. To this end, the Government of Canada has made it a priority to support strong economic growth that will help Canadian businesses thrive.

19. The Huron-Wendat Nation and Government of Canada to sign a Framework Agreement

    Huron-Wendat Nation (QC) and Government of Canada to announce a major step to advance reconciliation.

20. Invitation to media – The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez to visit Rodeo FX

    Media representatives are invited to tour Rodeo FX along with the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant. Minister Rodriguez will take the opportunity to highlight a CED financial contribution for Rodeo FX. He will also be available to answer the media’s questions.

21. Minister Bibeau launches a new intake of the Agricultural Clean Technology Program 

    To help agricultural producers make their operations more sustainable, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, is announcing that a new intake of the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program – Adoption Stream will open on June 1, 2023.

22. Canada and the Kitcisakik Council to sign a Framework Agreement

    Members of Kitcisakik take a step towards self-determination.

23. Invitation to media – Minister Pascale St‑Onge to visit The Unscented Company’s parent company

    Media representatives are invited to tour The Unscented Company along with the Honourable Pascale St‑Onge, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, and the Honourable David Lametti, Member of Parliament for LaSalle–Émard–Verdun, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.

24. Government of Canada invests in aeronautics sector with support for Canadian Materials Testing Bureau Inc.

    Government of Canada grants $174,000 in financial assistance to support the expansion of the Canadian Materials Testing Bureau (CMTB) and help Quebec’s aerospace sector to recover.

25. Women’s leadership: Government of Canada contributes to E.D. Films’ development

    E.D. Films, a business co-founded by two women, receives $160,000 in financial assistance from CED to develop markets internationally.

26. Invitation to media – Minister Bibeau to announce Government of Canada support for Cookshire business Omnimed

    The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Member of Parliament for Compton–Stanstead and Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the growth of Omnimed, an innovative business in the health sector.

27. Invitation to media – Soraya Martinez Ferrada to visit Canadian Materials Testing Bureau

    Media representatives are invited to tour the facilities of the Canadian Materials Testing Bureau Inc. (CMTB) along with Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion (Housing). The CMTB is a metallurgical analysis laboratory, mainly for manufacturing businesses.

28. Invitation to media – MP Rachel Bendayan to visit E.D. Films animation studio

    Media representatives are invited to tour the E.D. Films animation studio along with Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance.

29. Recapture of inmate from Federal Training Centre – minimum security unit

    May 18, 2023 – Laval, Quebec – Correctional Service Canada On May 15, 2023, inmate Denis Bégin was apprehended by the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal.

30. Government of Canada supports a cheese factory in the Outaouais region

    Today, while visiting La Trappe à Fromage de l'Outaouais, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, along with the Member of Parliament for Gatineau, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, announced an investment of up to $1,548,800 for the company to increase production capacity and productivity.

31. The Government of Canada partners with Quebec communities to strengthen asset management 

    Today, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant, and Scott Pearce, Acting President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced a federal investment of more than $1.5 million to help 35 Quebec communities put in place innovative asset management strategies.

32. Parc écotouristique de la MRC des Laurentides to enhance tourism offering thanks to Government of Canada support

    The organization receives $500,000 from CED.

33. Death of an inmate from Archambault Institution

    May 17, 2023 – Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines – Correctional Service Canada On May 15, 2023, Norman Rosenblum, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

34. La Trappe à fromage receives an important contribution from the federal government

    The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau will be in Gatineau to visit the cheese factory La Trappe à fromage and announce an important investment under the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund. The Minister will be accompanied by the Honourable Steven Mackinnon, Member of Parliament for Gatineau.

35. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Donnacona Institution

    May 15, 2023 – Donnacona, Quebec – Correctional Service Canada On May 8, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of Donnacona Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

36. Samuel De Champlain Bridge:  Special Illumination for Asian Heritage Month

    On May 13, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in red and gold from sunset to 10 p.m. to celebrate Asian Heritage Month.

37. Seizure of prohibited items and unauthorized items at the Regional Reception Centre

    May 12, 2023 – Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Quebec – Correctional Service Canada On May 7 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of the Regional Reception Centre, a federal multi-level security institution.

38. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution

    May 12, 2023 – Cowansville, Quebec – Correctional Service Canada On May 6, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the perimeter of Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

39. Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Drummond Institution

    May 10, 2023 – Drummondville, Quebec – Correctional Service Canada On May 5 and 7, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the perimeter of Drummond Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

40. Backgrounder: FCM and the Government of Canada make strategic investments to improve urban sustainability in Quebec

    The following initiatives have been approved for funding through the Green Municipal Fund (GMF), which is funded by the Government of Canada and delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).Funding for these 18 initiatives amounts to $1,559,375

41. Seizures of prohibited items and unauthorized items at the Regional Reception Centre

    May 9, 2023 – Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Quebec – Correctional Service Canada On May 2 and 3, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the perimeter of the Regional Reception Centre, a federal multi-level security institution.

42. The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec announce the largest electric buses project in North America

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and Geneviève Guilbault, Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, announced a joint investment of over $1.7 billion to support the purchase of 1,229 electric buses and enhance Quebec’s network of electric public transit.

43. Government of Canada supports MuraLuxe’s growth

    Trois-Rivières SME will receive $360,500 in financial assistance from CED to improve its productivity through digitization.

44. Government of Canada supports Rotobec’s digitization project

    Sainte-Justine SME will receive $2.2M in financial assistance from CED.

45. Seizure of prohibited items and unauthorized items at the Regional Reception Centre

    On April 28 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of the Regional Reception Centre, a federal multi-level security institution. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included 200 grams of hashish, 300 grams of tobacco and one cell phone. The total estimated institutional value of the items seized is $27,000.

46. Full closure of Chaudière Crossing due to rising water levels

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise the public that due to safety concerns over rising water levels, there will be a full closure of the Union Bridge on the Chaudière Crossing to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

47. Rising water levels at Lake Timiskaming

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise the public that, as a result of significant rainfall combined with the snow melt on the Ottawa River watershed, water levels all along the Ottawa River, and on Lake Timiskaming, will be well above normal conditions.

48. Community-based projects addressing HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections

    The Government of Canada is committed to working with partners and stakeholders across the country in support of the global goal of reducing the public health impacts of viral hepatitis, HIV and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) by 2030. The contribution of community-based organizations is central to Canada’s ability to achieve these targets.

49. Government of Canada supports community-based projects addressing HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections

    The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced $18.1 million through the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund (CAF) and the Harm Reduction Fund (HRF) for 23 projects to support the work of community-based organizations addressing HIV, hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI). STBBI are preventable, treatable and in many cases curable. However, these infections remain a significant public health concern in Canada and around the world.

50. Community-based agricultural project - Quebec government grants financial assistance of more than $730,000 to Jardins André Carbonneau

    QUÉBEC CITY, QC - April 24, 2023 - The Quebec government is granting financial assistance of more than $730,000 to Jardins André Carbonneau for the expansion and modernization of its facilities.