Quebec

Canada and Quebec sign bilateral agreement for projects under the Rural Transit Solutions Fund
Public transit keeps communities connected, supports local economies and provides affordable, reliable access to jobs, services and opportunities. In rural communities in Canada, these investments help communities bring innovative transit solutions to life, strengthen existing rural transit systems, and lead to real benefits for residents. This provides equitable access to essential services, greater social connection, reduced reliance on personal vehicles, and a positive impact to environmental sustainability.
>> Read more

77 new housing units in three Quebec communities thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding between Canada and Quebec
Driven by a shared desire to increase housing supply, the governments of Canada and Quebec strengthened their collaboration in January to accelerate residential construction and support community development. Thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding setting out the principles of collaboration for the deployment of Build Canada Homes in Quebec, while respecting provincial priorities and jurisdictions, the two governments are now delivering concrete results by partnering to support nearly 865 new affordable housing units across Quebec, representing a total investment of $200 million.
>> Read more

Governments of Canada and Quebec reach $122.5-million agreement to support tariff-impacted workers
The global trade landscape is shifting rapidly, creating uncertainty and challenges for workers, industries and communities across Canada. In a rapidly changing world, Canada must focus on what it can control: building a stronger, more resilient nation. This calls for decisive action from governments at all levels to protect jobs, strengthen local economies and ensure workers can adapt to changing economic realities.
>> Read more

Housing Announcement in Morin-Heights
Members of the media are invited to a housing announcement with the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, Caroline Desrochers, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Tim Watchorn, Member of Parliament for Les Pays-d’en-Haut, Agnès Grondin, Member of the National Assembly for Argenteuil, Her Worship Louise Cossette, Mayor of Morin-Heights, His Worship Michel Jasmin, Mayor of Saint-Calixte, and Rémi Barbeau, Mayor for Saint-Jérôme.
>> Read more

Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Archambault Institution 
On April 7, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Archambault Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
>> Read more

Completion of a strategic project strengthening food security in Nunavik: the Government of Canada invests nearly one million dollars to modernize the FCNQ’s storage capacity
In a context where food security and essential services remain key priorities for northern communities, the Government of Canada is highlighting the completion of a transformative project aimed at improving access to fresh, affordable food and reducing costs in Nunavik.
>> Read more

Invitation to media – Caroline Desrochers to highlight Government of Canada support for two Mauricie businesses affected by tariff situation
The Government of Canada is taking action by supporting businesses as they diversify their markets in order to reduce risk, strengthen their economic resilience and consolidate their competitiveness to help them face tariff pressures.
>> Read more

Tariff response: Government of Canada invests close to $64M to help SMEs in steel sector overcome current challenges
CED supports close to 100 businesses across Quebec so they can remain competitive in uncertain and changing market conditions.
>> Read more

Backgrounder: Government of Canada supports SMEs in steel sector in face of current challenges
The following information is in addition to the news release issued on April 7, 2026, on CED’s financial assistance and the recipient businesses.
>> Read more

PS Lavack highlights funding to better serve Inuit communities in Nunavik
Parliamentary Secretary Lavack to make announcement on investment to better serve Inuit communities in Nunavik.
>> Read more