Quebec News

1. Autumn Thrills and Chills and Halloween on the Plains: Guided Events for All Ages This October and November!

   From October 1 to November 12, the Plains of Abraham Autumn Thrills and Chills and Halloween program will pull back the shroud on the dark and mysterious side of the park by throwing visitors into the past.

2. Death of an inmate from Donnacona Institution 

   On September 17, 2022, Sylvain Lévesque Bazinet, an inmate at Donnacona Institution, died while in our custody.

3. Alexandra Bridge closed to motorists

   Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that the Alexandra Bridge will be closed to motorists to accommodate inspection work.

4. Assault of an inmate at Donnacona Institution 

   On September 9, 2022, an inmate was found to have been victim of an assault at Donnacona Institution, a maximum-security federal institution. The injured inmate was evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment.

5. Death of an inmate from Archambault Institution 

   On September 7, 2022, André Bélanger, an inmate at Archambault Institution, died while in our custody.

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

   Between September 2 and 5, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Regional Reception Centre, a federal multi-level security institution.

7. A colonial army camp and organized family activities on the Plains of Abraham at the event Battlefields, September 10 and 11

   An army camp from colonial times will be set up on the Plains of Abraham on September 10 and 11 for the event Battlefields.

8. Health Canada authorizes Héma-Québec submission to move to sexual behaviour-based screening criteria for all blood donors

   Health Canada authorized a submission from Héma-Québec to implement a more inclusive approach to blood donor screening. The approach eliminates the current three-month blanket donor deferral period for all men who have sex with men, and instead screens all donors, regardless of gender or sexuality, for high-risk sexual behaviour.

9. Government of Canada announces more than $400,000 in funding to improve mobile connectivity for the Atikamekw First Nation of Wemotaci

   Aujourd’hui, le ministre de l’Innovation, des Sciences et de l’Industrie, l’honorable François-Philippe Champagne, a annoncé l’octroi d’un financement de 404 936 $ à Bell Canada pour que l’entreprise améliore la connectivité mobile dans la communauté de la Première Nation Atikamekw de Wemotaci.

10. Improved community facilities for Bas-Saint-Laurent residents thanks to Government of Canada support

    CED awards over $5 million for 24 projects to build or upgrade community spaces in Bas-Saint-Laurent region.

11. Backgrounder: Over $5M from Government of Canada to revitalize communities in Bas‑Saint‑Laurent region

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on August 26, 2022, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient communities, and their respective projects.

12. Backgrounder: Over $300,000 from the Government of Canada to promote tourism development in the Mauricie region

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on August 25, 2022, on CED’s financial assistance and the recipient businesses and their respective projects.

13. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution

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

14. Kazar plein air to develop activity offering in Val-des-Monts thanks to Government of Canada support

    Organization receives $500,000 from CED to develop and organize outdoor activities.

15. Government of Canada invests in communities and tourism diversification in Gaspésie region

    CED awards nearly $4 million for 23 projects to improve Gaspésie tourism offering and upgrade local community facilities.

16. Backgrounder: Nearly $4 million from Government of Canada to promote development of Gaspésie region

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on August 25, 2022, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient businesses and organizations and their respective projects.

17. Important announcement from the Government of Canada on mobile connectivity in a Quebec First Nations community

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, will make an announcement on improving mobile connectivity in a Quebec First Nations community.

18. Jardin communautaire écologique les Coccinelles de Bromont to expand thanks to Government of Canada support

    CED grants nearly $75,000 for project to expand community garden.

19. Invitation to media – Press conference on Government of Canada support for 23 projects to boost development in Gaspésie region

    The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles‑de‑la‑Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue, will announce Government of Canada assistance for 23 Gaspésie organizations for projects to launch initiatives, revitalize and grow.

20. Invitation to media – Press conference on Government of Canada support for four projects to boost tourism development in Mauricie region

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice–Champlain and Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce, on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, Government of Canada assistance for projects by Mauricie tourism organizations to launch initiatives, revitalize and grow.

21. Invitation to media – Sophie Chatel to announce Government of Canada support for Kazar plein air

    Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, will announce a Government of Canada financial contribution for Kazar plein air, an organization being launched in the Outaouais region. This financial assistance will enable the recipient to develop the offering of activities at Kazar Village Nature.

22. 47 recipients of the Quebec Fisheries Fund receive over $4.5 million in contributions from the Government of Canada

    The Government of Canada is announcing $4,531,375 in funding for 47 projects in Quebec that will help improve the efficiency, quality and sustainability of Quebec’s fish and seafood sector.

23. 47 recipients of the Quebec Fisheries Fund receive over $4.5 million in contributions from the Government of Canada

    The contributions will help enhance the sustainability and productivity of the fish and seafood sector

24. Government of Canada invests in innovation with support for Inteloom

    Gatineau business receives $200,000 in financial assistance from CED.

25. Invitation to media – Minister Pascale St-Onge to visit Jardin communautaire écologique les Coccinelles de Bromont

    Media representatives are invited to participate in a tour of the Jardin communautaire écologique les Coccinelles de Bromont along with the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Member of Parliament for Brome‒Missisquoi, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED. The Jardin communautaire écologique les Coccinelles de Bromont is an NPO with a mission to provide citizens with the opportunity to grow a garden. Minister St-Onge will be available to answer the media’s questions following the tour.

26. Ecosurf Canada to enhance its offering thanks to Government of Canada support

    Ecosurf Canada receives $100,000 from CED.

27. Gatineau residents to benefit from new community kitchen and enhanced activities thanks to Government of Canada support

    CED grants $750,000 to rebuild Gatineau’s St-Gérard community centre.

28. Invitation to media – Sophie Chatel to announce Government of Canada support for Gatineau’s Inteloom

    Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance for Inteloom. The Gatineau business specializing in software design will thus be able to implement a marketing strategy in Canada.

29. The Government of Canada funds the construction of the Kebaowek First Nation Cultural Centre

    Kipawa, Quebec, August 19, 2022—Today, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced federal funding of more than $8.9 million for the construction of a building that will be home to the Kebaowek First Nation Cultural Centre.

30. Invitation to media – Peter Schiefke to announce Government of Canada support for Montérégie’s Ecosurf Canada

    Peter Schiefke, Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil–Soulanges, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the growth of Ecosurf Canada, a tourism business specializing in electric surfboard rentals. 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.

31. Invitation to media – Steven MacKinnon to announce Government of Canada support to enhance community activities and facilities for Gatineau residents

    Steven MacKinnon, Member of Parliament for Gatineau and Chief Government Whip, will announce Government of Canada funding to enhance community activities and facilities in Gatineau’s Parc St-Gérard.

32. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Montreal

    Members of the media are invited to attend an infrastructure event regarding Sun Youth with Rachel Bendayan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Outremont, on behalf of Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and Renzo Fraraccio, President of the Sun Youth Board of Directors.

33. Lane closure on Timiskaming Dam Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users of a lane closure on the Timiskaming Dam Bridge for inspection work.

34. Government of Canada funds the expansion and renovation of the Val-d’Or Native Friendship Centre

    Today, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced $25 million in federal funding for infrastructure improvements to the Val-d’Or Native Friendship Centre.

35. Minister Gould to announce new passports pick-up sites

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould will be in Trois-Rivières to announce additional passport pick-up locations across the country.

36. Alo Richelieu to enhance eco-friendly tourism offering thanks to Government of Canada support

    Montérégie organization receives over $200,000 from CED.

37. The  Foire gourmande de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue et du Nord-Est ontarien will be able to continue positioning itself thanks to Government of Canada funding

    The Ville-Marie organization obtains over $300,000 in funding from CED.

38. Invitation to media – Rachel Bendayan to announce Government of Canada support for Montérégie’s Alo Richelieu

    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 assistance to support the growth of eco-friendly tourism cooperative Alo Richelieu.

39. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Donnacona Institution

    On August 10, 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.

40. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution

    On August 10, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Cowansville Institution, a federal medium security institution.

41. New EV Chargers Coming to Quebec

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $100,000 investment in Station Mont Tremblant to install 20 EV chargers in a building complex in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. Funded through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), all chargers will be available by March 2024. Station Mont Tremblant also provided funding, bringing the total project cost to $309,601.

42. The Government of Canada invests in the growth and diversification of the Chaudière-Appalaches tourism sector

    CED awards close to $900,000 to five organizations that will help boost tourism in the region.

43. Backgrounder: Almost $900,000 from the Government of Canada to foster the development of the Chaudière-Appalaches tourism sector

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on August 11, 2022, on CED’s financial assistance and the recipient businesses/organizations and their respective projects.

44. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Donnacona Institution

    On August 8, 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.

45. Minister Mendicino announces new funding of $41.8 million for Quebec to support gun and gang violence prevention initiatives

    Quebecers deserve to feel safe at home. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action on gun violence, with a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and puts more resources into our communities.

46. The Government of Canada invests $10 million to revive the National Bank Open in Montréal

    Tennis Canada is receiving financial assistance from CED to enhance the Montréal tournament and position it for the future.

47. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution 

    On July 30, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium security federal institution.

48. Improved community facilities for Centre-du-Québec residents thanks to Government of Canada support  

    CED awards over $2.8 million to 16 organizations for projects to build or upgrade community spaces.

49. Backgrounder: Over $2.8M from the Government of Canada for the revitalization of communities in the Centre-du-Québec region 

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on August 3, 2022, on CED’s financial assistance and the recipient communities and their respective projects.

50. Improved community facilities for Chaudière-Appalaches residents thanks to Government of Canada support  

    CED awards almost $4.5 million to 16 organizations for projects to build or upgrade community spaces.