Quebec News

The Quebec News Centre offers you quick access to the provincial news of the day.
  1. The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will be in Saint-Hyacinthe to announce significant financial support for the dairy sector. The Minister will be accompanied by Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.
  2. The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal Inshore Rescue Boat stations of Longueuil, Trois-Rivières, Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac, Beaconsfield and Saint-Zotique will be closing this Sunday, October 1 at 20:00.
  3. On September 25, 2023, Daniel Belisle an inmate from Archambault institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
  4. Twelve tourism organizations receive a total of over $3.7M in financial assistance from the Government of Canada.
  5. The following information is in addition to the news release issued on September 27, 2023, on CED’s financial assistance and the recipient organizations and their respective projects.
  6. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Member of Parliament for Saint Maurice–Champlain and Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce CED financial contributions for the Club de golf et curling La Tuque and five organizations in the tourism sector.
  7. Between September 14 and 21, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the perimeter of Drummond Institution, a medium-security federal institution. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included hashish, saw blades, tobacco and cell phones with accessories. The total estimated institutional value of the items seized is $202,900.
  8. Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that the Chaudière Crossing will be reopening to motorists as of Wednesday, September 27, at 9 am, due to construction activities being completed ahead of schedule.
  9. On September 21, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included hashish, marijuana, a ceramic blade, tobacco and a cell phone with accessories. The total estimated institutional value of the items seized is $27,890.
  10. The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, will take the opportunity during her visit to Wendake to announce Government of Canada financial assistance for several tourism organizations in the Québec region and to highlight the contribution of players in this sector on the occasion of World Tourism Day.
  11. Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be an alternating lane closure on the Hull Causeway of the Chaudière Crossing for repair work.
  12. On September 19, 2023, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony at the Federal Training Centre in the Quebec Region. This occasion marked the change in command from the outgoing Warden Geneviève Thibault to the incoming Warden Pascale-Andrée Thibodeau.
  13. On September 12, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Joliette Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
  14. The effects of trauma are extensive and intricate, impacting multiple generations, particularly due to substance abuse.
  15. Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that the Chaudière Crossing will remain open on Saturday, September 23, from 9 am to 3 pm, following the cancellation of a planned closure. The work on the crossing will now take place during a different period. An updated notice will be issued to inform users.
  16. Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; Ian Lafrenière, Quebec’s Minister responsible for relations with First Nations and Inuit; Dave Forrest, President of the Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre; as well as several regional dignitaries and partners, will be taking part in the grand opening of the Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre in Kuujjuaq.
  17. Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that there will be a boardwalk reduction on the Alexandra Bridge to accommodate an inspection.
  18. Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be an alternating lane closure on the Hull Causeway of the Chaudière Crossing for repair work.
  19. On September 5, 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. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included hashish, marijuana, shatter and cell phones. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $138,520.
  20. Today, the Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., issued the following statement marking International Equal Pay Day:“For every dollar a man earns in Canada, a woman earns about 90 cents.
  21. Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue and Geneviève Hébert, member for Saint-François and Assistant Government Whip on behalf of François Bonnardel, Minister of Public Security and Minister Responsible for the Estrie Region, announced a joint investment of more than $5.8 million to support the implementation of flood risk management measures in Coaticook. The announcement took place in the presence of Simon Madore, Mayor of Coaticook.
  22. Coaticook (Quebec), September 14, 2023 — Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Compton—Stanstead, Geneviève Hébert, Member for Saint-François, and Simon Madore, Mayor of Coaticook.
  23. CBSA investigation in the Quebec Region leads to the seizure of prohibited weapons and explosive substances Montreal man charged
  24. From September 30 to November 12, the Plains of Abraham fall programming will offer guided activities to celebrate Halloween and allow visitors to discover the mysteries of the park.
  25. On September 5, 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. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included methamphetamine, cocaine, hashish, cannabis concentrate and tobacco. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $94,550.
  26. Icebreakers are an essential component of the Canadian Coast Guard fleet, ensuring safe navigation, preventing ice jams and flooding, and keeping shipping routes open.
  27. Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that the Alexandra Bridge will be closed to motorists on Sunday, September 17, from 7:30 am to 2 pm to accommodate the 2023 Canadian Army Run.
  28. The Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, on behalf of the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, will welcome the new medium class icebreaker CCGS Vincent Massey with a dedication to service ceremony.
  29. On August 31, 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. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, hashish, marijuana, shatter, tobacco and cell phones with accessories. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $99,600.
  30. Government of Canada grants nearly $2.8 million to the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal to promote the event and the tourist attractions in both host cities.
  31. The Plains of Abraham will be taken back to the 18th century on September 9 and 10 for the event “Battlefields.”
  32. On August 29, 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.
  33. On August 25 and 27, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the perimeter of Drummond Institution, a medium-security federal institution. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included hashish, tobacco and a cell phone with accessories. The total estimated institutional value of the items seized is $103,300.
  34. Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that the Alexandra Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic to perform essential rehabilitation and repairs to keep the bridge safe and in service until deconstruction. The closure will start after the reopening of the Chaudière Crossing.
  35. Between August 21 and 25, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included tablets of methamphetamine, hashish, tobacco, cell phones and chargers. The total estimated institutional value of the items seized is $163,820.
  36. Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to inform users that there will be a lane closure towards Gatineau on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge to accommodate maintenance work.
  37. Today, Francis Scarpaleggia, Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Louis, Quebec, announced an investment of up to $5.3 million on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, to BioFuelNet (BFN) Canada under the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component, part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
  38. Mr. Francis Scarpaleggia, Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Louis, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce funding to support the growth of BioFuelNet Canada.
  39. On August 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. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included marijuana, hashish, tobacco and a cell phone with accessories. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $23,280.
  40. The National Battlefields Commission is inviting media representatives to the launch of a pop-up installation: The Homes of Cove Fields.
  41. On August 23, 2023, two inmates were the victims of an assault in Cowansville Institution, a federal medium security institution.
  42. CED grants $750,000 to Municipalité de Saint-Tite-des-Caps for its development project.
  43. On August 14, 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. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included hashish, fentanyl, tobacco and cell phones with accessories. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $38,000.
  44. On August 17, 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. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included marijuana, tobacco and cell phones. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $37,860.
  45. Eight Outaouais tourism organizations receive a total of $787,617 in financial assistance from CED.
  46. The following information is in addition to the news release issued on August 18, 2023, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient businesses, and their respective projects.
  47. Charges laid against Montréal man for importing prohibited weapons and devices.
  48. Advanced technology centre to receive over $850,000 in financial assistance from CED to contribute to the green transition of Quebec’s economy.
  49. On August 12 and 13, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the perimeter of Drummond Institution, a medium-security federal institution. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included methamphetamines, hashish, marijuana, tobacco and cell phones with accessories. The total estimated institutional value of the items seized is $236,950.
  50. Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that there will be a boardwalk reduction on the Alexandra Bridge to accommodate an inspection.