Quebec News

1. Minister Mélanie Joly highlights tourism, arts and cultural investments in Budget 2021

   Budget 2021 is the Government of Canada’s plan to finish the fight against COVID-19 and ensure a robust economic recovery that is inclusive of all Canadians. Today, the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, engaged with Yves Lalumière, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tourisme Montréal, Louise Beaudoin, Board President for Regroupement des événements majeurs internationaux, Paul Arseneault of the Université du Québec à Montréal and Martin Lessard of MT Lab on recovery for Montréal’s tourism industry. The discussion, organized by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) at MT Lab, centred on opportunities for this recovery outlined in the recent Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience.

2. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Donnacona Institution

   On April 14, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Donnacona Institution, a federal maximum-security institution.

3. Seizure of Contraband and Unauthorized Items at the Regional Reception Centre

   On April 9, 2021 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. Reconciliation in Action: Fisheries Agreement reached between Government of Canada and the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government

   The Government of Canada is committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples based on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership. Building on this commitment, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, and the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, together with Chief Darcy Gray of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, announced today that they have agreed to a landmark plan to advance reconciliation in the fisheries.

5. Canada Invests in Reducing Emissions for Quebec Trucking Company

   Anju Dhillon, Member of Parliament for Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today announced an investment of nearly $10,000 for the Trans-West Group to conduct an energy assessment, identifying opportunities to lower its fuel costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its heavy-duty trucking fleet.

6. More than 60 New Electric Vehicle Chargers Coming to Ontario and Quebec

   The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a more than $235,000 investment for SWTCH Energy Inc. to install 61 electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Ontario and Quebec to encourage the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and provide consumers with more green options to charge and drive their vehicles.

7. Information about COVID-19 at the Regional Mental Health Centre

   Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that 13 inmates recently tested positive for COVID-19 at the Regional Mental Health Centre (RMHC), located in the Archambault Institution in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Quebec. We are closely monitoring the situation and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution.

8. Canada supports the nation rebuilding efforts of Indigenous groups in Quebec to advance self-determination and reconciliation

   The Government of Canada is rebuilding the nation-to-nation, Inuit–Crown and government-to-government relationship with Indigenous Peoples by supporting their right to self-determination. A key part of this work is the Nation Rebuilding Program.

9. The Honourable Mélanie Joly announces close to $1M in contributions for cross-country ski, snowmobiling and quad clubs in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region

   Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions supports cross-country ski, snowmobiling and quad trail maintenance in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region to help attract winter activity enthusiasts from home and abroad in the coming years.

10. Backgrounder: Supporting winter tourism in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on April 8, 2021, outlining CED’s financial assistance per organization.

11. Minister Bibeau and Minister Lamontagne to announce investments to support Quebec cattle, hog and big game producers

    The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Mr. André Lamontagne, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), will jointly announce investments to support cattle, hog and big game producers in Quebec who are facing exceptional costs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual event will be held with the participation of La Financière agricole du Québec.

12. Alternating lane reduction on Chaudiere Crossing

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that the alternating lane reduction on the Chaudiere Crossing scheduled to end on April 20, has ended earlier than anticipated. The bridge is now fully open to motorists and cyclists.

13. The Governments of Canada and Quebec invest in two recreation and sports projects in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region

    Today, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Jonatan Julien, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Minister responsible for the Côte-Nord Region and Minister responsible for the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region, on behalf of Isabelle Charest, Minister for Education and Minister responsible for the Status of Women, announced more than $5.25 million in funding for the completion of two projects in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region.

14. Backgrounder: The Governments of Canada and Quebec invest in two recreation and sports projects in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region

    Joint federal, provincial and municipal funding is being provided for two recreational infrastructure projects in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region.

15. Seizure of Contraband and Unauthorized Items at the Regional Reception Centre

    Between April 2 and 5, 2021, 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.

16. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution

    During the past few days, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, two packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a federal medium-security facility.

17. Canada Supports Innovation for Compostable Bioplastic

    Joël Lightbound, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, on behalf of Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., today announced a $1-million investment to BOSK Bioproducts Inc. as part of the second phase of the Bioplastics Challenge.

18. Élisabeth Brière announces contributions totalling over $530,000 for four cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and quad clubs in the Centre-du-Québec and Montérégie regions

    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions supports the maintenance of cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and quad trails in these two regions to draw winter activity lovers from home and abroad in coming years.

19. Backgrounder: Supporting winter tourism in the Centre-de-Québec and Montérégie regions

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on April 9, 2021, outlining CED’s financial assistance per organization.

20. The Governments of Canada and Quebec invest in 15 recreational and sports projects in the Lanaudière Region

    As the pandemic has made us aware of the importance of having a healthy population, the governments of Canada and Quebec are proud to provide support for nearly 200 recreational and sports infrastructure projects across Quebec. Thanks to these investments, Quebec municipalities will have modern and safe facilities that are easily accessible, creating winning conditions for physical activity in our communities.

21. Backgrounder: The Governments of Canada and Quebec invest in 15 recreational and sports projects in the Lanaudière Region

    Joint federal, provincial and municipal funding is being provided for 15 recreational infrastructure projects in Lanaudière Region communities. These projects include renovations to recreation centres, playgrounds and other sports facilities.

22. Breathing new life into Québec economy

    The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are granting a total of over $1 million in financial assistance to Québec business BOSK Bioproducts to support the implementation of a clean technology project valued at $2.2 million.

23. Member of Parliament Stéphane Lauzon announces contributions totalling nearly $1.4M for ten cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and quad clubs in the Outaouais region

    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions supports the maintenance of cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and quad trails in the Outaouais region to draw winter activity lovers from home and abroad in coming years.

24. Backgrounder: Supporting winter tourism in the Outaouais region

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on April 9, 2021, outlining CED’s financial assistance per organization.

25. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne announces over $2 million in funding for cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and quad trail maintenance in the Mauricie and Lanaudière regions

    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions provides funding for 16 organizations in the Mauricie and Lanaudière regions for cross-country ski, snowmobiling and quad trail maintenance to help attract winter activity enthusiasts from home and abroad in the coming years.

26. Backgrounder: Supporting winter tourism in the Mauricie and Lanaudière regions

    The following information, which complements the news release issued on April 8, 2021, specifies the breakdown of CED financial assistance by organization.

27. Breathing new life into Côte-de-Beaupré economy

    The Government of Canada announces $100,000 in support for Unico Revêtement Métallique, a Côte-de-Beaupré business in the Québec region.

28. Canada and FCM support green innovative projects in five Quebec communities

    Today, Anju Dhillon, Member of Parliament for Dorval-Lachine-LaSalle, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Garth Frizzell, President of FCM, announced $991,200 in GMF funding for feasibility studies, plans and pilot projects in five Quebec communities.

29. Government of Canada invests in snowmobile trails in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region

    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions invests more than $1.6 million in snowmobile trail maintenance in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region to help attract winter activity enthusiasts from home and abroad in the coming years.

30. Backgrounder: Supporting winter tourism in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region

    The following information, which complements the news release issued on April 8, 2021, specifies the breakdown of CED financial assistance by organization.

31. Government of Canada invests in snowmobile and quad trails in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Nord-du-Québec regions

    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions invests nearly $1.4 million in snowmobile and quad trail maintenance in both regions to help attract winter activity enthusiasts from home and abroad in the coming years.

32. Backgrounder: Supporting winter tourism in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Nord‑du‑Québec regions

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on April 8, 2021, outlining CED’s financial assistance per organization.

33. The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos and Joël Lightbound announce contributions totalling over $1.1M for seven cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and quad clubs in the Québec and Chaudière-Appalaches regions

    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions supports the maintenance of cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and quad trails in these two regions to draw winter activity lovers from home and abroad in coming years.

34. Backgrounder: Supporting winter tourism in the Québec and Chaudière-Appalaches regions

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on April 8, 2021, outlining CED’s financial assistance per organization.

35. Member of Parliament Lyne Bessette announces $99,999 in funding for Au Diable Vert to support the tourism recovery and create jobs in the Cantons-de-l’Est region

    The Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, Lyne Bessette, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for CED, today announced $99,999 in financial support for Au Diable Vert. This non repayable contribution will enable the business to acquire and install a prefabricated four bedroom cottage as part of its tourism infrastructure development project to meet the growing demand for outdoor accommodation. It will lead to the creation of three jobs.

36. The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez announces close to $1M in contributions for six snowmobiling and quad clubs in the Côte-Nord region

    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions supports the maintenance of snowmobiling and quad trails in the Côte-Nord region to draw winter activity lovers from home and abroad in coming years.

37. The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau announces $165,850 in financial support for the Club de ski de fond Parc du Mont-Orford

    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions supports the maintenance of cross-country skiing trails in the Cantons-de-l’Est region to draw winter activity lovers from home and abroad in coming years.

38. Backgrounder: Supporting winter tourism in the Côte-Nord region

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on April 8, 2021, outlining CED’s financial assistance per organization.

39. Invitation to media – Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to Minister Mélanie Joly, to announce investments to support practice of winter activities in Centre-du-Québec and Montérégie regions

    Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), the Honourable Mélanie Joly, invites media representatives to a press conference on Government of Canada support for several winter tourism organizations, assistance provided under the Winter Tourism Initiative.

40. Invitation to media – The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez to announce investments to support practice of winter activities in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

    The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Member of Parliament for Honoré-Mercier, Quebec Lieutenant and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, invites media representatives to a press conference on Government of Canada support for several winter tourism organizations, assistance provided under the Winter Tourism Initiative.

41. Economic development in the Montérégie region: $13M in support for Quali-T-Group to build a new factory

    The governments of Quebec and Canada are granting a total of $13 million in financial assistance to Quali-T-Group (QTG) to build a new factory in Bromont, in the Montérégie region.

42. The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier announces over $930,000 to support tourism and the practice of winter activities in the Gaspésie and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine regions

    Government of Canada announces financial support for eight regional organizations.

43. Backgrounder: Supporting tourism and the practice of winter activities in the Gaspésie and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine regions

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on April 7, 2021, outlining CED’s financial assistance per organization.

44. Invitation to media - Press conference on investments to support Bosk Bioproducts

    Pierre Dufour, Minister of Forests, Wildlife and Parks and Minister Responsible for the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region and the Nord-du-Québec Region, and Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis–Hébert and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), and the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, invite media representatives to a press conference on support from the governments of Quebec and Canada for Bosk Bioproducts Inc.

45. Invitation to media – Members of Parliament William Amos and Stéphane Lauzon to announce investments to support practice of winter activities in Outaouais region

    William Amos, Member of Parliament for Pontiac and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (Science), and Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors, invite media representatives to a press conference on Government of Canada support for ten winter tourism organizations, assistance provided under the Winter Tourism Initiative.

46. MODIFICATION – Change of time (2:30 p.m.) – Invitation to media – Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to Minister Mélanie Joly to announce investment to support Côte-de-Beaupré economy

    Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), the Honourable Mélanie Joly, invites media representatives to a press conference on Government of Canada support for Unico Revêtement Métallique, a dynamic, resilient business with innovative ideas helping to create a strong local economic fabric.

47. Backgrounder: Canada and Quebec invest in 17 recreational and sports projects in the Capitale-Nationale Region

    Joint federal, provincial and municipal funding is being provided for 17 recreational and sports infrastructure projects in communities throughout the Capitale-Nationale Region. These projects include renovations to recreation centres, playgrounds and other sports facilities.

48. The Governments of Canada and Quebec invest in 17 recreational and sports projects in the Capitale-Nationale Region

    Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, President of the Treasury Board, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Isabelle Charest, Minister for Education and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, and Geneviève Guilbault, Deputy Premier of Quebec, Minister of Public Security, Minister Responsible for the Capitale-Nationale Region and Member for Louis-Hébert, announced nearly $16 million in funding for 17 projects in the Capitale-Nationale Region. With this funding, local residents will have access to modern and safe facilities that will promote an active, healthy and inclusive lifestyle.

49. UPDATE – Invitation to media – The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez to announce investments to support practice of winter activities in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Nord-du-Québec regions

    The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Member of Parliament for Honoré-Mercier, Quebec Lieutenant and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, invites media representatives to a press conference on Government of Canada support for several winter tourism organizations, assistance provided under the Winter Tourism Initiative.

50. Invitation to media – Minister Diane Lebouthillier to announce investments to support tourism and the practice of winter activities in the Gaspésie and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine regions

    The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue, invites media representatives to a press conference on Government of Canada support for eight organizations working in the tourism and winter tourism sectors, including Chic-Chac and Camp de base Coin-du-Banc.