Quebec News

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

   On October 1, 2021, correctional officers at the Regional Reception Centre, a federal multi-level security institution, intercepted an inmate who was attempting to bring contraband and unauthorized items into the institution.

2. Interim understanding reached that will see Bear River and Annapolis Valley First Nations members fishing in pursuit of a moderate livelihood

   Ottawa, ON – The Government of Canada is committed to renewing its relationship with Indigenous peoples. To this end, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) continues to work with First Nations across the Maritimes and the Gaspé region of Quebec on the ongoing implementation of their Treaty right to fish in pursuit of a moderate livelihood while maintaining a sustainable fishery for all harvesters.

3. Renovations begin at the CBSA's Regional Processing Centre in Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle

   Renovations begin at the CBSA's Regional Processing Centre in Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle

4. Closure of Gilmour Hill to vehicular traffic

   The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) wishes to advise motorists of a closure of Gilmour Hill for preventative strengthening works.

5. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution 

   On October 3, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of Cowansville Institution, a federal medium security facility.

6. Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Drummond Institution 

   Between September 14 and 16, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, several separate packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Drummond Institution, a federal medium security facility.

7. Invitation to the media – Inauguration of the new Halloween Garden on the Plains of Abraham

   Media are invited to the inauguration of the new Halloween Garden on the Plains of Abraham, on October 1, 2021.

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

   On September 17, 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.

9. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Donnacona Institution

   Between September 2 and 14, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, several separate packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Donnacona Institution, a federal maximum-security institution.

10. Death of an inmate from the Regional Reception Centre

    On September 15, 2021, Loren Rudd, an inmate from the Regional Reception Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

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

    On September 7, 2021, correctional officers at the Regional Reception Centre, a federal multi-level security institution, intercepted an inmate who was attempting to bring contraband and unauthorized items into the institution.

12. Cancellation of planned closure of Alexandra Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that the Alexandra Bridge will remain open to vehicular traffic from September 13th to September 19th from 7 pm to 6 am following the cancellation of a planned closure as part of the structural steel replacement project.

13. Seizure of Contraband and Unauthorized Items at Donnacona Institution

    On September 1, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Donnacona Institution, a federal maximum-security institution.

14. Death of an inmate from the Regional Reception Centre

    On September 5, 2021, Jean-François Roy, an inmate from the Regional Reception Centre, died while in our custody.

15. Death of an inmate from Archambault Institution 

    On September 3, 2021, Pascal Therrien, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

16. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution

    As a result of the vigilance of staff members, two separate packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a federal medium-security facility.

17. Death of an inmate from Donnacona Institution 

    On August 29 2021, Danny Brochu, an inmate from Donnacona Institution, died while in our custody.

18. Lane closures on Timiskaming Quebec Dam Bridge 

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to inform users that due to unforeseen site conditions, the lane closures and periodic sidewalk reductions on the Timiskaming Quebec Dam Bridge, which connects Highway 63, in Ontario, to Route 101, in Quebec, will be extended.

19. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Donnacona Institution

    On August 12, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Donnacona Institution, a federal maximum-security institution.

20. Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government Reach Agreement on a Fall Commercial Lobster Season

    The Government of Canada is committed to its relationship with Indigenous peoples and to honouring the Peace and Friendship Treaties between our nations. That is why Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has been working with the Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government (LMG) to implement fishing activities in a manner that is consistent with their rights, interests, and internal governance.

21. Francis Scarpaleggia announces $100,000 in Government of Canada support for Mogile Technologies  

    The Pointe-Claire business has thus been able to conduct marketing activities.

22. The Honourable Mélanie Joly announces $3.8M in Government of Canada support for Trois-Rivières Port Authority

    The Trois-Rivières organization will thus complete its project to develop a permanent road corridor to bring non-standard equipment into the city’s industrial port area.

23. New agreement between the governments of Canada and Quebec to help Quebecers experiencing or at risk of homelessness to protect themselves from COVID-19

    Canada’s Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, and Quebec’s Minister for Health and Social Services, Lionel Carmant, today announced that an additional $48.5 million in federal funding is being made available to communities in Quebec for 2021–2022 under the Reaching Home program to support the homeless-serving sector’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec.

24. Mélanie Joly announces $593,880 in Government of Canada support for the Centre d’innovation en microélectronique du Québec

    The Sainte-Thérèse organization will be better able to meet the needs of the businesses it serves and improve their capacity for innovation.

25. Élisabeth Brière announces $6.5M in Government of Canada support for Université de Sherbrooke

    The institution will be able to establish a circular energy efficiency platform, leading to the creation of several dozen jobs.

26. Member of Parliament Rachel Bendayan announces $198,000 in Government of Canada support for IMMUNI T

    The Member of Parliament for Outremont and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, Rachel Bendayan, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for CED, today announced $198,000 in financial support for IMMUNI T (7206127 Canada inc.), an innovative business in the life sciences sector. This repayable contribution will enable it to acquire automated production equipment and robotize its analysis and diagnostic service lines. The project, which aims to boost the business’s growth in export markets, will lead to the creation of seven jobs.

27. Ottawa invests $3.6 million in shoreline protection against coastal erosion in the municipality of Îles-de-la-Madeleine

    Today, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced $3.6 million in federal funding that will better protect the banks against coastal erosion of the Cap-aux-Meules cliff sector located in the municipality of Îles-de-la-Madeleine, in Quebec.

28. Élisabeth Brière announces $293,500 in Government of Canada support for ACET

    The Sherbrooke business accelerator is strengthening its mission to mentor tech start-ups.

29. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Donnacona Institution

    On August 9, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Donnacona Institution, a federal maximum-security institution.

30. Invitation to media – Élisabeth Brière to announce Government of Canada support for Université de Sherbrooke

    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), will announce Government of Canada financial assistance for the Université de Sherbrooke to bolster its position as a leader in sustainable development.

31. Invitation to media – Member of Parliament Rachel Bendayan to announce Government of Canada support for ImmuniT, a Montréal-based SME

    Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will announce financial assistance from the Government of Canada to support the growth of ImmuniT.

32. Nearly $39M in federal investments for reliable, affordable regional air service

    Targeted support from CED for regional transportation ecosystems leading to the creation and maintenance of 107 jobs.

33. Backgrounder: Nearly $39M in federal investments for reliable, affordable regional air service

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on August 11, 2021, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient organizations, and their respective projects.

34. Member of Parliament Rachel Bendayan announces $400,000 in Government of Canada funding for Technologies Connect&GO

    Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for CED, today announced $400,000 in financial support for Technologies Connect&GO.

35. Élisabeth Brière announces nearly $8M in Government of Canada support for mining organizations

    Corem, Polyplast, HydroTech Mining and Les Entreprises Parlec will be able to conduct applied research, increase their production capacity and enhance their productivity, leading to the creation and maintenance of 67 jobs.

36. Élisabeth Brière announces nearly $900,000 in Government of Canada support to Zeal Motor  

    This support will allow the Bromont-based company to continue its expansion and consolidate its global positioning.

37. Invitation to media – Élisabeth Brière to announce Government of Canada support for four mining organizations

    Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), will announce Government of Canada financial assistance for Corem, Polyplast, HydroTech Mining and Les Entreprises Parlec, four innovative mining organizations.

38. Invitation to media – The Honourable Mélanie Joly to announce Government of Canada support for Quebec’s regional transportation ecosystems

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Member of Parliament for Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for CED, will announce financial assistance for several organizations under the Regional Air Transportation Initiative.

39. The Minister of Environment and Climate Change approves the Rose Lithium-Tantalum Mining Project

    The Government of Canada conducts rigorous impact assessments based on science and Indigenous knowledge.

40. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized at Cowansville Institution 

    On August 9, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of the medium-security unit at Cowansville Institution.

41. Ottawa invests over $85 million in garage expansion for the Société de transport de Laval

    Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, along with members of parliament of the Laval region—Fayçal El Khoury, MP for Laval–Les-Îles; Angelo Iacono, MP for Alfred-Pellan; Annie Koutrakis, MP for Vimy; and Yves Robillard, MP for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin—announced more than $85 million in federal funding to expand a garage for the Société de transport de Laval (STL) by nearly 20,000 m2. The project will include approximately 100 new parking spaces to recharge electric buses as well as additional vehicle maintenance and repair bays.

42. Invitation to media – Member of Parliament Rachel Bendayan to announce Government of Canada support for Technologies Connect&GO, a Montréal-based SME

    Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will announce financial assistance from the Government of Canada to support the growth of Technologies Connect&GO.

43. Invitation to media – Élisabeth Brière to announce Government of Canada support for Sherbrooke-based Accélérateur de création d’entreprises technologiques

    Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the growth of technology business accelerator Accélérateur de création d’entreprises technologiques.

44. Invitation to media – Élisabeth Brière to announce Government of Canada support for Zeal Motor, a Bromont-based SME

    Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), accompanied by Lyne Bessette, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the growth of Zeal Motor.

45. Élisabeth Brière announces $2 million in Government of Canada funding for 96 Plus

    The Sherbrooke-based business will produce high-purity ethanol and create 28 jobs in the region.

46. Minister Alghabra meets with elected municipal officials on the Lac-Mégantic bypass project

    LAC-MÉGANTIC, QUEBEC - Today, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, travelled to Lac-Mégantic and met with local stakeholders to reiterate his commitment to the Lac-Mégantic Bypass project.

47. Invitation to media – Élisabeth Brière to announce Government of Canada support for 96 Plus, a Sherbrooke SME in its early stage of development

    Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the start-up of 96 Plus, an innovative new SME whose mission is to produce highly pure ethanol.

48. Seizure of Contraband and Unauthorized Items at Donnacona Institution

    On August 1, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Donnacona Institution, a federal maximum-security institution.

49. Francis Scarpaleggia announces over $2 million in Government of Canada support to FPInnovations 

    This organization headquartered in Pointe-Claire will be able to enhance its service offerings for Quebec SMEs operating in the forestry sector.

50. Invitation to media – Francis Scarpaleggia to announce Government of Canada support for FPInnovations, a Pointe-Claire organization

    Francis Scarpaleggia, Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Louis, will announce financial assistance from the Government of Canada to support the growth of FPInnovations, a non-profit organization specialising in innovation and technology transfer in the forestry sector.