Quebec News

The Quebec News Centre offers you quick access to the provincial news of the day.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Backgrounder: Improved community facilities for Chaudière-Appalaches residents thanks to Government of Canada support

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on August 2, 2022, on CED’s financial assistance and the recipient communities and their respective projects.

  15. Lane reduction on Des Joachims Bridge

    Thursday, August 4: Lane reduction on Des Joachims Bridge

  16. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Donnacona Institution

    On July 24, 2022, 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 federal maximum-security institution.

  17. Improved community facilities for Côte-Nord residents thanks to Government of Canada support  

    CED awards over $2.1 million to seven organizations for projects to build or upgrade community spaces in the Côte-Nord region.

  18. Backgrounder: Improved community facilities for Côte-Nord residents thanks to Government of Canada support

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on July 29, 2022, on CED’s financial assistance and the recipient communities and their respective projects.

  19. Canada and the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg settle the Reconstruction of Highway 11 in 1960 Specific Claim 

    Today, Chief Dylan Whiteduck and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced that Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg and the Government of Canada have reached a settlement in this specific claim.

  20. Apikol to develop tourism offering thanks to Government of Canada support

    Québec-based business in Saint-Roch neighbourhood receives $100,000 in financial assistance from CED.

  21. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Port-Cartier Institution

    On July 26, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Port-Cartier Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

  22. Government of Canada invests in growth and diversification of Haute‑Gaspésie tourism sector

    CED grants over $6.5 million to 11 organizations, helping them to launch their projects and enhance their tourism offerings.

  23. Backgrounder: Over $6.5M from Government of Canada to develop Haute‑Gaspésie tourism industry

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on July 27, 2022, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient businesses and organizations, and their respective projects.

  24. Government of Canada invests in a Quebec cheese factory

    Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced that Agrilait S.E.C. in Saint-Guillaume, Quebec, will receive up to $859,833 through the Dairy Processing Investment Fund. This investment will help the company increase cheese production at Fromagerie St-Guillaume, reduce its production costs and, ultimately, strengthen food security.

  25. Invitation to media – Press conference regarding Government of Canada support for 13 projects to help develop Haute-Gaspésie tourism sector

    The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue, will announce, on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, Government of Canada support for 11 Haute Gaspésie organizations for their start-up, revitalization, and growth projects.

  26. Air Tamarac Outfitter to modernize its facilities thanks to Government of Canada support

    Nord-du-Québec business receives over $50,000 from CED.

  27. Entreprendre Sherbrooke receives over $450,000 from Government of Canada

    The organization will be able to continue to grow Sherbrooke’s entrepreneurial ecosystem thanks to support from CED.

  28. Corporation du parc régional du lac 31 Milles to enhance tourism offering thanks to Government of Canada support

    Non-profit organization in Bouchette in the Outaouais region receives $100,000 from CED.

  29. Invitation to media – Sophie Chatel to announce Government of Canada support for Corporation du parc régional du lac 31 Milles

    Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, will announce a Government of Canada financial contribution for the Corporation du parc régional du lac 31 Milles to enhance its tourism offering. The aim of this support is to help the Outaouais organization overcome the economic impacts of the pandemic.

  30. Invitation to media – Minister Pablo Rodriguez and MP Élisabeth Brière to tour Coop Alentour’s facilities

    Media representatives are invited to participate in a tour of Coop Alentour’s distribution centre along with the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant, and Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health.This visit is part of an announcement of funding for Entreprendre Sherbrooke made on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Member of Parliament for Brome‒Missisquoi, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED.Entreprendre Sherbrooke offers personalized mentoring services for private businesses and collectives operating in the commerce, service, and agri-food sectors in the Sherbrooke region. Coop Alentour is a client of the organization.

  31. Government of Canada supports housing strategy of Cree Nation Government in Eeyou Istchee

    Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, joined Mandy Gull-Masty, Grand Chief of the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) and Chairperson of the Cree Nation Government, to mark historic investments to support the Cree Nation Housing Strategy.

  32. Arbraska Mont-Saint-Grégoire modernizes tourism offering thanks to Government of Canada support

    Nature experiences business receives $100,000 from CED.

  33. La Feuille Verte to enhance its tourism product with the help of Government of Canada funding

    The Centre-du-Québec business obtains $100,000 in funding from CED.

  34. Village Québécois d’Antan to renew its tourism experience and adopt digital technologies thanks to Government of Canada support

    Nearly $40M for tourism recovery in Quebec: Organization receives $1M in financial assistance from CED.

  35. Invitation to media – Élisabeth Brière to visit La Feuille Verte facilities

    Media representatives are invited to participate in a tour of La Feuille Verte’s facilities along with Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health.

  36. Invitation to media – Élisabeth Brière to announce Government of Canada support for Village Québécois d’Antan

    Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce a Government of Canada financial contribution for the Village Québécois d’Antan to support a project to modernize its tourism experience. The purpose of this assistance is to help the Drummondville organization overcome the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  37. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Archambault Institution

    On July 17, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Archambault Institution, a federal multi-level security institution.

  38. Minister Khera to visit Saint-Patrick Square Seniors Residence 

    The Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, will be in Montréal on Wednesday to visit Saint-Patrick Square Seniors Residence. The Minister will be available for interviews following the visit to discuss the New Horizon for Seniors Program, increases to Old Age Security for those over 75, as well as the new Age Well at Home program.

  39. Improved community facilities for Nord-du-Québec residents thanks to Government of Canada support

    CED grants over $2.3M to five organizations for projects to build and improve community spaces in the Nord-du-Québec region.

  40. Backgrounder: Improved community facilities for Nord-du-Québec residents thanks to Government of Canada support

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on July 15, 2022, on CED’s financial assistance and the recipient businesses/organizations and their respective projects.

  41. Revitalized outdoor spaces for the residents of Sainte-Angèle-de-Monnoir with the help of Government of Canada funding  

    CED awards $38,874 to the municipality of Sainte-Angèle-de-Monnoir for its project to upgrade the skating rink in Parc Noël-Dubé.

  42. Improved community facilities for Abitibi‑Témiscamingue residents thanks to Government of Canada support  

    CED grants over $3.5M to nine organizations for projects to build and improve community spaces in Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

  43. Backgrounder: Improved community facilities for Abitibi‑Témiscamingue residents thanks to Government of Canada support

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on July 14, 2022, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient organizations, and their respective projects.

  44. Government of Canada invests over $30M to ensure recovery of Quebec’s festivals and cultural events

    Festivals and events across Quebec receive financial assistance from CED to enhance their activities and position themselves for the future.

  45. Backgrounder: The Government of Canada supports festivals and events throughout Quebec

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on July 14, 2022, on CED funding for festivals and cultural events and their respective projects.

  46. 22 First Nations communities in Quebec and the Government of Canada sign historic $1.1 billion education agreement

    Today marks a major step forward in advancing First Nations control over First Nations education for almost 5,800 students in 22 communities in Quebec.

  47. REMINDER — 22 First Nations communities in Quebec, the First Nations Education Council and the Government of Canada to make a historic announcement on education

    Please be advised that Indigenous Services, the First Nations Education Council (FNEC) and its 22 member communities will be signing a regional education agreement.

  48. Invitation to media – The Honourable Pascale St-Onge to announce major financial support for festivals and cultural events in Quebec

    The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support festivals and cultural events in Quebec to ensure their recovery and growth.

  49. Information about COVID-19 at Joliette Institution 

    The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) advises that there are seven active inmate cases of COVID-19 at Joliette Institution, in Quebec. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority

  50. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution 

    On July 8, 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.