Quebec

Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution
On June 4, 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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Federal government and the Government of Quebec invest in the stabilization of Route 138 in Tête-à-la-Baleine and announce that work will begin in June
The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec announce stabilization work on Route 138 in the wharf area of Tête-à-la-Baleine on the Côte-Nord.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Drummond Institution
On May 30, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drummond Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
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Government of Canada awards contract for next stage of the Alexandra Bridge replacement
The Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment to build a stronger Canadian economy by investing in critical public infrastructure and ensuring federal procurement supports Canadian workers, businesses and supply chains.
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Death of an inmate from Donnacona Institution
On June 3, 2026, Tarek Baydoun, an inmate from Donnacona Institution, died while in our custody following injuries sustained during an altercation involving other inmates.
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Backgrounder: Canada and Québec forge new partnership to build strong new local infrastructure
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced a landmark new partnership between the Government of Canada and the Government of Québec that will transform communities across the province. Over the next ten years, Canada’s new government is investing nearly $10 billion in the province through the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) and the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) – marking one of the largest infrastructure investments in Québec’s history.
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Affirmation of Command Ceremony Marks Incoming Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada
Today, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held an Affirmation of Command Ceremony to formally mark the transition in leadership to incoming Commissioner, Talal Dakalbab.
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The Government of Canada increases its funding for the St. Lawrence Shark Pavilion project as construction begins
Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at the Federal Training Centre 
On May 17, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Federal Training Centre, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk to visit Calgary
On May 24 and 25, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Colonel Joshua Kutryk will visit Calgary to share insights into his upcoming Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station.
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