Quebec News

1. Opportunity for media to see future Canadian lunar rover

   On October 30, 2024, media are invited to attend a demonstration of the future Canadian lunar rover. The event will take place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. ET on the analogue terrain outside the Canadian Space Agency’s (CSA’s) John H. Chapman Space Centre.

2. Federal government invests nearly $350,000 in active transportation in the Outaouais region

   Outaouais residents will have access to safer active transportation options thanks to an investment of nearly $350,000 from the federal government to support nine active transportation planning and awareness projects led by MOBI-O, the Centre de gestion des déplacements de l’Outaouais et de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

3. Backgrounder: Federal government invests nearly $350,000 in active transportation in the Outaouais region

   The federal government is investing $348,938 through the Active Transportation Fund to support nine infrastructure projects in the Outaouais region. These projects will increase the safety and accessibility of active transportation in the region, while helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.

4. New Canada-Quebec Agreement: together to save lives

   Today, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Federal Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Lionel Carmant, Quebec Minister Responsible for Social Services, and the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announced the Canada-Quebec Contribution Agreement to address substance use and addictions.

5. Government of Canada to make an important announcement on substance use and addictions

   The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and Quebec’s Minister Responsible for Social Services, Mr. Lionel Carmant, will hold a news conference on substance use and addictions.

6. Government of Canada announces partnership with Laval University for new interpretation program

   The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the use of official languages in Canada and to ensuring that Canadians have access to information in the language of their choice. Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, announced a new partnership agreement between the Translation Bureau and Laval University to create a microprogram in interpretation. The goal of this partnership is to help bolster the number of accredited interpreters in Canada, many of whom provide services to Parliament and to Government of Canada departments and agencies.

7. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in the Outaouais region

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Maude Marquis-Bissonnette, Mayor of Gatineau, Pierre Guénard, Mayor of Chelsea and David Gomes, Mayor of Cantley.

8. Alternating lane closures on Timiskaming Quebec dam bridge

   Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be alternating lane closures on the Timiskaming Quebec dam bridge, as well as short-term full bridge closures.

9. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at the Donnacona Institution

   On October 17, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Donnacona Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

10. The Procurement Ombud’s 2023-24 annual report stresses the need for immediate action

    Federal Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic releases his Annual Report for 2023-24, which was tabled in Parliament by the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos on October 7, 2024.

11. Government of Canada invests in innovation and growth with support for EVAH Corp.

    The business receives a total of $800,000 in financial assistance from CED.

12. Five beneficiaries of the Quebec Fisheries Fund receive over $830,000 in contributions from the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec

    Quebec’s fish and seafood industry is facing increasing competition and the need to adapt to an ever changing market. Working together through the Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF), the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are helping the industry to innovate and reach its full potential.

13. Five recipients of the Quebec Fisheries Fund receive more than $830,000 in contributions from the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec

    Five projects in the Gaspé Peninsula and the Lower St. Lawrence funded by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ) under the Quebec Fisheries Fund.

14. Government of Canada to make an announcement to strengthen supply chains in Quebec

    The President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, will announce investments under the National Trade Corridors Fund at Sorel-Tracy, Québec. She will be joined by Robert Bellisle, President and CEO of QSL, Patrick Péloquin, Mayor of Sorel-Tracy, and Vincent Deguise, Mayor of Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel.

15. Announcement by Minister Lebouthillier in support of the Gaspé Peninsula and Lower St. Lawrence fishing industry

    Newport (Quebec) – The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will hold a press conference to announce a major financial support for the Gaspé Peninsula and Lower St. Lawrence fishing industry.

16. Sidewalk closure on Chaudière Crossing

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise pedestrians that the west sidewalk, located north of the Bronson Channel, on the Chaudière Crossing will be closed for maintenance work.

17. The Government of Canada has supported Grande-Rivière’s athletics track

    CED has granted over $550,000 to the Ville de Grande-Rivière for its project to build an outdoor athletics track.

18. Invitation to media – Steven MacKinnon and Stéphane Lauzon to announce CED financial support for Gatineau businesses

    Media representatives are invited to visit the Courges & cie agri-tourism farm along with the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Member of Parliament for Gatineau and Minister of Labour and Seniors, and Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizens’ Services.

19. Minister Duclos highlights 3 new federal properties in Québec available to build more housing, faster

    The federal government announces the most ambitious housing plan in Canadian history: a plan to build 4 million more homes.

20. Government of Canada to provide update on Public Lands for Homes Plan

    The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, will announce developments in the government’s efforts to address the national housing crisis and build more homes, faster.

21. Federal government invests in development of Chicoine Street area in Vaudreuil-Dorion

    Vaudreuil-Dorion residents will have access to more safe active transportation options after an investment of $2,464,200 from the federal government.

22. CBSA makes a major amphetamine seizure at Montréal Marine and Rail Services

    CBSA makes a major amphetamine seizure at Montréal Marine and Rail Services

23. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at the Federal Training Centre

    On October 4, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of the staff, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Federal Training Centre, a multi-level security federal institution.

24. LaSalle Causeway: Temporary modular bridge opens for users

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is advising the public of the opening of the temporary modular bridge on the LaSalle Causeway. Vehicular, cyclist and pedestrian access to the causeway was reinstated as of 12 pm (Eastern Standard Time) on October 3, 2024.

25. Launch of call for social innovation projects in Montréal’s East End

    CED supports regional economic development by investing $1M in social innovation projects in Montréal’s East End.

26. Minister Duclos highlights government’s significant new support to help small business

    Canada’s small- and medium-sized businesses keep main streets flourishing across the country, create good-paying jobs, and deliver the dream of entrepreneurship. It is essential that these businesses thrive so they can continue being the bedrock of our communities and our economy.

27. The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos to highlight government’s new support to help small businesses

    The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, will host an event in Quebec city to highlight the federal government’s new support to help Canada’s small businesses start-up, grow, and thrive.

28. Invitation to media –Soraya Martinez Ferrada to announce launch of call for social innovation projects in Montréal’s East End

    The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will announce the launch of a call by the Government of Canada for projects to support social innovation in Montréal’s East End.

29. Government of Canada helps religious and community organizations in Mount Royal protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes

    Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we’ve witnessed a rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities.

30. Government of Canada helps religious and community organizations in Montréal protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes

    Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we’ve witnessed a rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities.

31. Government of Canada helps religious organization in Brossard protect itself against hate-motivated crimes

    Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we’ve witnessed a rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities.

32. Government of Canada helps school in Montréal protect itself against hate-motivated crimes

    Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we’ve witnessed a rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities.

33. Government of Canada invests close to $4M in quantum sector with support for Calcul Québec and Anyon Systems

    The two organizations receive a total of $3,997,500 in financial assistance from CED.

34. Death of an inmate from the Regional Reception Centre 

    On September 19, 2024, Jano Vincent, an inmate from the Regional Reception Centre, died while in our custody.

35. Over $2.7M to help Jambette boost its production capacity

    The governments of Canada and Quebec are providing over $2.7 million in funding for Jambette.

36. Minister Duclos announces new investments in the National Shipbuilding Strategy at the Naval Quebec Annual Conference

    Minister Duclos announced that Canada has awarded a second NSS contract, valued at $16.47 million (including taxes), to Chantier Davie of Lévis, Québec, to advance work on a Polar-class icebreaker for the CCG.

37. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Archambault Institution 

    On September 11, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Archambault Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

38. Recapture of inmate from the Federal Training Centre - minimum-security unit

    At 5:25 a.m. on September 3, inmate Yacine Zouaoui was apprehended by international partners.

39. Return of inmate to custody from Federal Training Centre – minimum-security unit

    At approximately 7:45 a.m. on August 31, 2024, inmate Tamusie Angiyou was back in our custody.

40. Escape from the Federal Training Centre – minimum-security unit

    On August 30, 2024, during the 10:45 p.m. count, staff members at the minimum-security unit of the Federal Training Centre in Laval, Quebec, discovered that Tamusie Angiyou was not accounted for.

41. Government of Canada supports tourism development in Laval

    Tourisme Laval receives $520,000 in financial assistance from CED.

42. 2SLGBTQI+ organizations in Quebec to benefit from funding to improve gender equality

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced over $1.3 million for three 2SLGBTQI+ organizations based in Quebec.

43. Invitation to media – Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada to visit Laval

    The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, accompanied by her parliamentary secretary and the Member of Parliament for Vimy, Annie Koutrakis, will be in Laval this coming August 29.

44. Government of Canada helps to reduce rubber industry’s environmental impact with support for American Biltrite

    Sherbrooke business receives $98,000 in financial assistance from CED.

45. Government of Canada lists federal lands for housing in Montréal and across the country

    On August 25, 2024, the Government of Canada announced a new tool for builders called the Canada Public Land Bank, the first step under the new Public Lands for Homes Plan. The Canada Public Land Bank features 56 federal properties that have been identified as being able to support housing, including five new properties now intended for leasing and ready for builders to submit their plans.

46. The Government of Canada invests in business growth and competitiveness with support for Rustica Foods Inc.

    The Montréal business obtains $1,000,000 in funding from CED.

47. Invitation to media – Government of Canada to provide update on Public Lands for Homes Plan, as part of Canada’s Housing Plan

    The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, will announce an important milestone in the federal government’s efforts to address the national housing crisis and build more homes, faster. For the occasion, Minister Martinez Ferrada will be accompanied by Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Member of Parliament for Saint-Laurent.

48. More than $26 million to Énercycle for its biomethanization and composting project in the Mauricie Region

    The government of Canada and the government of Quebec have announced $26,448,693 in joint financial assistance to support Énercycle, the Régie de gestion des matières résiduelles de la Mauricie, for its project to develop a new organic waste recovery centre using biomethanization and composting. In addition to diverting approximately 35,000 tonnes of organic matter from disposal per year, this project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 3,286 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year.

49. Invitation to media – Élisabeth Brière to visit the facilities of Sherbrooke SME American Biltrite (Canada)

    Media representatives are invited to visit the facilities of American Biltrite (Canada) Ltd. along with Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health.

50. Ottawa and Québec grant over $1.6M to Emballages Façoteck to improve its productivity

    The governments of Canada and Quebec and Investissement Québec are providing a total of $1,675,200 to Emballages Façoteck for it to improve its productivity and production capacity. The project involves purchasing and installing an automated encapsulating machine, a metal detector for quality control, and commercial vacuums.