Quebec

Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution
On July 20 and 22, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
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Full closure of Alexandra Bridge
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise the public that the Alexandra Bridge will be closed on July 29, and August 1, 5, 8, 12, and 15. During these periods, the bridge will be closed and patrolled for safety measures to accommodate Les Grands Feux of Casino Lac-Leamy event.
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Overnight lane closure on Chaudière Crossing
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be a lane closure as well as a cycling and pedestrian lane closure on the Chaudière Crossing, to accommodate rehabilitation work related to the Southern Structures Renewal Project.
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Canada announces a draft agreement with Quebec to accelerate the construction of major projects in Quebec
In the face of global changes in trade and the global economy, Canada is taking steps to diversify and strengthen its economy to be even more resilient.
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Housing Announcement in Montréal
Members of the media are invited to a housing announcement with the federal government and the Société d’habitation du Québec.
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The governments of Canada and Quebec are providing over $9 million to Saint-Fortunat
The project aims to rehabilitate and modernize municipal water infrastructure as part of the reconstruction of Route 263, in coordination with the ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable du Québec. It involves designing the sanitary and storm sewer systems to ensure effective management of wastewater and stormwater, in compliance with environmental standards, and reduce discharges into the Bulstrode River. The work also includes replacing aging drinking water pipes.
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Build Canada Homes and the Société d’habitation du Québec launch the next phase of their partnership to deliver thousands of affordable homes
Following the announcement in April 2026 of the first phase of the partnership between Build Canada Homes and the Société d’habitation du Québec to build more than 850 affordable homes, the governments of Canada and Quebec are confirming the progress of talks by the joint Build Canada Homes–Société d’habitation du Québec Collaboration Table, leading to a second phase that includes about 2,000 new affordable homes.
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The Government of Canada is joining forces with Quebec to support the project to expand and modernize the Chicoutimi Hospital
The Member of the National Assembly for Jonquière, Yannick Gagnon, on behalf of Sonia Bélanger, Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Seniors and Caregivers, welcomed Canada’s Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, and Caroline Desrochers, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, to Chicoutimi Hospital today.
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Government of Canada and Government of Quebec renew the Quebec Fisheries Fund with $50 million over five years
Canada and Quebec’s fish and seafood sector is evolving rapidly and must be able to adapt to changing market, environmental and technological realities.
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Pilot project to improve access to cattle slaughter services in Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Donald Martel, ministre de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec, and the Honourable Trevor Jones, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, jointly announce, in collaboration with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the upcoming launch of a pilot project aimed at improving access to slaughter services for cattle producers in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region.
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