Quebec News

1. Gaspé community to benefit from enhanced, accessible multi‑purpose centre thanks to Government of Canada support  

   CED grants nearly $300,000 to the Centre de ski Mont‑Béchervaise to improve its facilities.

2. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Donnacona Institution

   On November 23, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Donnacona Institution, a federal maximum security institution.

3. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at the Regional Reception Centre

   On November 22, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Regional Reception Centre, a federal multi-level security institution.

4. German Community of Québec to enhance Québec City’s German Christmas Market thanks to Government of Canada support

   The organization receives over $400,000 in financial assistance from CED.

5. Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Drummond Institution

   On November 11 and 12, 2022, two separate packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drummond Institution, a federal medium-security institution.

6. Government of Canada boosts innovation with support for Quebec Biotechnology Innovation Centre

   Laval organization receives over $2.2M in financial assistance from CED.

7. Government of Canada Invests Close to $270 Million to Support Home and Community Care, Mental Health and Addictions Services in Quebec

   Government of Canada Invests Close to $270 Million to Support Home and Community Care, Mental Health and Addictions Services in Quebec.

8. Government of Canada to make an announcement supporting home and community care and mental health and addictions services

   The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will make an important funding announcement to improve the quality and accessibility of home and community care as well as mental health and addictions services in Quebec.

9. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution

   On November 17, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium security federal institution.

10. La maison de paille S.E.N.C. able to develop activities on offer in Montcerf‑Lytton with Government of Canada support

    Organization receives $100,000 from CED to develop and fit out a tourism chalet that focuses on well‑being.

11. Information about COVID-19 at Port-Cartier Institution

    The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) advises that 12 inmates at Port-Cartier Institution, in Quebec, have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution.

12. Media advisory – Minister Pascale St‑Onge to visit Laval

    The Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, the Honourable Pascale St‑Onge, will take advantage of her visit to Laval this coming November 21 to meet with various stakeholders in the life sciences sector, in particular biopharmaceuticals. Among other things, she will visit the Quebec Biotechnology Innovation Centre (CQIB) and announce financial support. Media representatives are invited to meet with the Minister and CQIB management and tour the centre.

13. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution

    On November 15, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium security federal institution.

14. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at the Regional Reception Centre

    From November 9 to 13, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Regional Reception Centre, a federal multi-level security institution.

15. Government of Canada supports technological innovation at INRS’s Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory

    The INRS will receive over $5 million in financial assistance from CED to support Quebec businesses as they go green.

16. Invitation to media – Member of Parliament Sophie Chatel to announce Government of Canada support for La maison de paille

    Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, will announce Government of Canada financial support for La maison de paille S.E.N.C., a tourism start‑up in the Outaouais region.

17. Government of Canada supports acquisition of innovative equipment to improve recyclable material processing in Gaspésie region

    Régie intermunicipale de traitement des matières résiduelles de la Gaspésie will receive nearly $300,000 in financial assistance from CED to support the Quebec economy in going green.

18. Invitation to media – The Honourable Jean‑Yves Duclos to announce Government of Canada support for Institut national de recherche scientifique

    The Honourable Jean‑Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec and Minister of Health, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the growth of the Institut national de recherche scientifique (INRS), a unique, innovative academic institution dedicated exclusively to post‑graduate research and education.

19. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Archambault Institution

    Between November 8 and 11, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Archambault Institution, a federal multi-level security institution.

20. Government of Canada investing $557 million in infrastructure funding for Parks Canada

    Government of Canada investing $557 million in infrastructure funding for Parks Canada. Priority projects to focus on climate resiliency, public safety, built heritage, and improved visitor experiences.

21. Government of Canada supports construction of new plant for Miralis

    The Saint-Anaclet-de-Lessard SME will receive $2 million in financial assistance from CED to accelerate the green shift in Quebec’s regions.

22. Parks Canada will make an important announcement about Parks Canada’s infrastructure funding

    Parks Canada will make an important announcement about Parks Canada’s infrastructure funding of Forillon National Park's Grande-Grave Heritage Sector.

23. Cap‑aux‑Meules residents to benefit from enhanced, accessible community room thanks to Government of Canada support

    CED grants more than $250,000 to Royal Canadian Legion to renovate its community room.

24. New fire station pilot project launched in Wemotaci

    Today, François Néashit, Chief of the Conseil des Atikamekw de Wemotaci, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced the first step toward bringing fire protection services in Wemotaci up to provincial health and safety standards.

25. Minister Bibeau to highlight support for supply-managed sectors

    The Honorable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will make an announcement at Ferme des Sommets to highlight support to supply-managed sectors as presented in the 2022 Fall Economic Statement.

26. Enhanced experience for Québec Winter Carnival festivalgoers thanks to Government of Canada support

    Popular festival celebrating winter receives over $3 million in financial assistance from CED to enhance its activities and position itself for the future.

27. Government of Canada contributes to creation of the Sutton Maison des générations‌—‌Olivet House

    CED grants more than $500,000 to the Sutton Volunteer Centre for its relocation project.

28. Kinawit cultural site to modernize its infrastructure with the help of Government of Canada funding

    CED awards almost $750,000 to the Val‑d’Or Native Friendship Centre for the upgrading of its cultural site.

29. Government of Canada Announces Funding to Address COVID-19 Challenges for Autistic Individuals in Quebec

    Today, Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced funding of over $1.8 million for four projects aimed at addressing the negative impacts of COVID-19 on Autistic individuals in Quebec.

30. Government of Canada supports TalThi’s growth and enhanced production capacity

    The Montérégie SME will receive $750,000 in financial assistance from CED to foster sustainable development in Quebec’s regions.

31. Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation able to build land‑based beluga observation site with Government of Canada support

    Indigenous community administered from the Cacouna Reserve in the Bas‑Saint‑Laurent region receives $800,000 in financial assistance from CED.

32. Invitation to media – The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, accompanied by the Honourable Jean‑Yves Duclos and Joël Lightbound, will announce Government of Canada support for the Québec Winter Carnival

    The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, accompanied by the Honourable Jean‑Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec and Minister of Health, and Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis‑Hébert, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance for the Québec Winter Carnival. The aim of this support is to promote the festival and adapt and enhance the experience being offered in a post-pandemic context.

33. Government of Canada invests in growth by supporting four innovative businesses in Abitibi-Témiscamingue region

    Squizz Distributions, Microbrasserie Le Prospecteur, 9401‑0246 Québec inc. – Alpha Tango Spirits and Monsieur S’éclate to benefit from over $2 million from CED.

34. Backgrounder: Government of Canada awards over $2M to four SMEs in the Abitibi‑Témiscamingue region

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on November 8, 2022, on CED’s financial assistance and the recipient organizations and their respective projects.

35. FilSpec to automate production thanks to Government of Canada support

    Sherbrooke-based high-performance technical yarn manufacturer will receive $1 million from CED for its growth project.

36. Invitation to media – Stéphane Lauzon to announce Government of Canada support for Saint‑Hyacinthe SME TalThi

    Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil–La Petite‑Nation and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance for TalThi, a family‑owned business that manufactures food packaging using the best ecofriendly practices. The announcement of this CED financial contribution will be made on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St‑Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED.

37. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution

    On November 2, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a federal medium security institution.

38. EcoMaris able to develop tourism offering with Government of Canada support

    Montréal organization receives $500,000 in financial assistance from CED.

39. Government of Canada supports construction of ecofriendly multi‑purpose building for BoreA Canada

    The Nord-du-Québec SME will receive over $100,000 in financial assistance from CED to accelerate the green shift and sustainable development in Quebec’s regions.

40. Invitation to media – Press conference on support for Sherbrooke business FilSpec

    Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St‑Onge, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), and André Bachand, Member for Richmond, on behalf of the Minister for the Economy, Minister Responsible for the Fight Against Racism and Minister Responsible for the Laval Region, Christopher Skeete, invite media representatives to a press conference on support granted to FilSpec, a Sherbrooke business specializing in technical yarn. Media representatives are also invited to participate in a tour of the business following the press conference.

41. Invitation to media – Rachel Bendayan to announce Government of Canada support for EcoMaris

    Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to develop the tourism offering of social economy business EcoMaris at the Old Port of Montréal.

42. Death of an inmate from Archambault Institution

    On November 3, 2022, Henri Primeau, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody.

43. Government of Canada announces funding to clean up Hurricane Fiona ocean litter to make waters safer, healthier and return fishing equipment to harvesters

    Hurricane Fiona has had a devastating effect on communities across Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec. Houses and buildings have been severely damaged and destroyed, as well as small craft harbours that are critical to fisheries and coastal communities. Extreme weather is a major cause of lost fishing gear, known as ghost gear (such as nets, line, rope, traps, pots, and floats), and Fiona has caused a lot of this fishing gear to be lost in the Atlantic Ocean. This lost fishing gear costs money for fish harvesters to replace, and is also a severe threat to the marine environment.

44. Planned closures cancelled on Alexandra Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that the Alexandra Bridge will no longer be closed to vehicular traffic on Saturday, November 5, and Sunday, November 6, from 6 am to 7 pm, following the cancellation of these planned closures.

45. Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at the Regional Reception Centre

    Between October 28 and 30, 2022, 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.

46. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution

    On October 28, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium security federal institution.

47. Chaudière Crossing closed to motorists

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that the Hull Causeway and Union Bridge of the Chaudière Crossing will be closed to motorists to accommodate repairs.

48. Government of Canada invests nearly $1 million in the health of dairy cows 

    With an investment of nearly $1 million from the Government of Canada, the Association des médecins vétérinaires praticiens du Québec will be able to develop a digital tool to anticipate and reduce the risks associated with metabolic diseases in dairy cows.

49. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Donnacona Institution

    On October 24, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Donnacona Institution, a maximum security federal institution.

50. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution

    On October 20, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a federal medium security institution.