Quebec

Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at the Regional Reception Centre (Fri, 12 Dec 2025)
On December 8, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Regional Reception Centre, a multi-level security federal institution
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Death of an inmate at the Regional Reception Centre (Thu, 11 Dec 2025)
On December 7, 2025, Robert Grimmel, an inmate from the Regional Reception Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
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Death of an inmate at the Regional Reception Centre (Wed, 10 Dec 2025)
On December 5, 2025, Tyler Hunter, an inmate at the Regional Reception Centre, died while in our custody.
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Lane closures on Macdonald-Cartier Bridge (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be lane closures on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge for maintenance work.
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Build Canada Homes Accelerates Affordable Housing in Longueuil (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
Far too many Canadians are struggling to find homes they can afford. Solving Canada’s housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs, cut red tape, and build homes more quickly.
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Helping SMEs support Canada’s defence and security needs (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
Government of Canada launches new initiative to accelerate the integration of Canadian businesses into domestic and international defence supply chains.
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Homegrown manufacturers at the heart of Canada’s economy: Government of Canada invests $99,000 in TGWT (Fri, 05 Dec 2025)
CED contribution enables Longueuil manufacturing business to increase and modernize its production in order to stay competitive.
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Minister MacDonald to visit Quebec and participate in the General Congress of the Union des producteurs agricoles (Wed, 03 Dec 2025)
The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will be in Quebec City to highlight the great work of producers across the province.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Archambault Institution  (Fri, 28 Nov 2025)
On November 22, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Archambault Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Death of an inmate at Archambault Institution (Wed, 26 Nov 2025)
On November 24, 2025, Gerard Lavoie, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
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Canadian Space Agency Reinforces Partnership at ESA Ministerial Council in Germany (Mon, 24 Nov 2025)
On November 26–27, Lisa Campbell, President of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), will join government ministers and senior officials from the European Space Agency (ESA) and participate in the Council meeting at Ministerial level (CM25) in Bremen, Germany.
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Governments of Canada and Quebec increase their investment in upgrading the Saint-Hyacinthe wastewater treatment plant (Mon, 24 Nov 2025)
In order to extend the lifespan of existing facilities and improve the efficiency and reliability of the Saint-Hyacinthe wastewater treatment plant, the Governments of Canada and Quebec have increased their planned funding, which has risen from $12,600,000 to $24,926,551 for each order of government, bringing the total investment in the project to $49,853,102.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Saint-Hyacinthe (Mon, 24 Nov 2025)
Journalists are invited to a press conference during which the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Caroline Desrochers, the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Geneviève Guilbault, and the Member of National Assembly for Saint-Hyacinthe, Chantal Soucy, will make an announcement regarding financial assistance for infrastructure.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Donnacona Institution (Fri, 21 Nov 2025)
On November 15, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unautorized items were seized at Donnacona Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.
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Update: Modernization of the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing (Fri, 21 Nov 2025)
Update: Modernization of the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing
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Homegrown manufacturers at the heart of Canada’s economy: Government of Canada invests $500,000 in Paco Group (Thu, 13 Nov 2025)
CED contribution will enable manufacturing group to modernize its equipment and increase its production capacity in order to become more competitive.
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Minister MacKinnon will visit the Port of Trois-Rivières and host a media availability to discuss Budget 2025 (Thu, 13 Nov 2025)
The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven Mackinnon will tour the Port of Trois-Rivières. He will be accompanied by Caroline Desrochers, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Member of Parliament for Trois-Rivières. The Minister will be available to answer questions regarding Budget 2025 after the tour.
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Homegrown manufacturers at the heart of Canada’s economy: Government of Canada invests $125,000 in Inoxtal (Thu, 13 Nov 2025)
CED contribution will enable Gatineau manufacturing business to improve its productivity.
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Homegrown manufacturers at the heart of Canada’s economy: Government of Canada invests $220,000 in Hypertronic Technologies (Thu, 13 Nov 2025)
CED contribution enables Terrebonne manufacturing business to modernize its production and engage in international marketing efforts to remain competitive.
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Homegrown manufacturers at the heart of Canada’s economy: Government of Canada invests $600,000 in Sicame Énergie Inc. (Thu, 13 Nov 2025)
CED contribution will enable Longueuil manufacturing business to increase its productivity in order to remain competitive.
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Homegrown manufacturers at the heart of Canada’s economy: Government of Canada invests $1M in FAB 3R (Thu, 13 Nov 2025)
CED contribution will enable Trois-Rivières manufacturing business to improve its productivity and increase its production capacity in order to support its growth and remain competitive.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Port-Cartier Institution (Thu, 13 Nov 2025)
On November 5, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unautorized items were seized at Port-Cartier Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.
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Death of an inmate from Port-Cartier Institution (Wed, 12 Nov 2025)
On November 10, 2025, Ghyslain Malette, an inmate from Port-Cartier institution, died while in our custody.
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Invitation to media – MP Bienvenu-Olivier Ntumba to announce Government of Canada support for Longueuil manufacturing business (Wed, 12 Nov 2025)
Bienvenu-Olivier Ntumba, Member of Parliament for Mont-Saint-Bruno–L’Acadie, invites media representatives to visit a Longueuil business that specializes in the design, manufacture and marketing of lifting solutions for assembly plants.
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Invitation to media – MP Stéphane Lauzon to announce Government of Canada support for Gatineau manufacturing business (Wed, 12 Nov 2025)
Media representatives are invited to visit a business that specializes in the manufacture of custom made stainless steel furniture along with Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation.
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Homegrown manufacturers at the heart of Canada’s economy: Government of Canada invests $300,000 in Quinco (Wed, 12 Nov 2025)
CED contribution will enable Magog manufacturing business to increase its productivity and modernize its production in order to remain competitive.
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CBSA seizes 2,723 kg of cannabis at Montreal Marine and Rail Services (Wed, 12 Nov 2025)
CBSA seizes 2,723 kg of cannabis at Montreal Marine and Rail Services
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Invitation to media – MP Sherry Romanado to announce Government of Canada support for Longueuil manufacturing business (Wed, 12 Nov 2025)
Sherry Romanado, Member of Parliament for Longueuil–Charles-LeMoyne and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, invites media representatives to visit a Longueuil business that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of products for the electricity transmission and distribution sector.
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Invitation to media – MP Tatiana Auguste to announce Government of Canada support for Terrebonne manufacturing business (Wed, 12 Nov 2025)
Tatiana Auguste, Member of Parliament for Terrebonne, invites media representatives to visit a Terrebonne SME that specializes in engineering and developing electrical and electronic solutions to meet the needs of the automobile and railway sectors.
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Budget 2025: Minister MacKinnon highlights important measures for the future of the Magdalen Islands communities (Wed, 12 Nov 2025)
Changes in the global trading system are causing massive disruptions and uncertainty for Canadians. The world has changed, and Canada’s economic strategy must change.
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Invitation to media – Caroline Desrochers to announce Government of Canada support for Trois-Rivières manufacturing business (Wed, 12 Nov 2025)
Caroline Desrochers, Member of Parliament for Trois-Rivières and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, invites media representatives to a press conference followed by a tour of a business specializing in the machining, manufacture, reconditioning and assembly of heavy equipment and large components.
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Minister MacKinnon to highlight federal budget investments in Magdalen Islands (Tue, 11 Nov 2025)
The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon will make an announcement at the Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport to highlight federal budget investments to build major infrastructure projects.
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Homegrown manufacturers at the heart of Canada’s economy: Government of Canada invests $99,000 in Gamotech (Mon, 10 Nov 2025)
CED financial contribution enables Blainville manufacturing business to market its zero-emission mobile energy storage and conversion units, a green product originated here at home.
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Homegrown manufacturers at the heart of Canada’s economy: Government of Canada invests $400,000 in Medscint (Mon, 10 Nov 2025)
CED contribution enables Québec business to invest to market its product in order to remain competitive and to propel its international growth plan forward.
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Weekday off-peak lane closures on Macdonald-Cartier Bridge (Mon, 10 Nov 2025)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that there will be weekday off-peak lane closures on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge for maintenance work.
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Invitation to media – MP Louis Villeneuve to announce Government of Canada support for Magog manufacturing business (Mon, 10 Nov 2025)
Louis Villeneuve, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, invites media representatives to tour a business specializing in the design and manufacture of adhesive tiles for indoor coverings.
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Minister Gull-Masty highlights 2025 budget investments to support Chantier Naval Forillon and Exploramer (Mon, 10 Nov 2025)
Canada faces a rapidly changing and increasingly uncertain world. The rules-based international order and the trading system that powered Canada’s prosperity for decades are being reshaped significantly – affecting our companies, our rural communities and our workers, causing major disruption and upheaval for Canadians. But together we are responding with strength, confidence and determination.
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Individual pleads guilty to facilitating illegal entries (Mon, 10 Nov 2025)
Individual pleads guilty to facilitating illegal entries
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Minister Lightbound to announce Budget 2025 measures to boost Canadian industries and jobs through Buy Canadian Policy (Sat, 08 Nov 2025)
The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, will announce Budget 2025 investments to advance the Government of Canada’s Buy Canadian Policy, a key step in making the federal government Canada’s best customer.
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Minister Gull-Masty to make announcement in Gaspé regarding Budget 2025 investments in Gaspésie (Fri, 07 Nov 2025)
Gaspé, Québec — Please be advised that the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, will hold a media availability to highlight federal budget investments.
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Invitation to media – MP Madeleine Chenette to announce Government of Canada support for Blainville manufacturing business (Fri, 07 Nov 2025)
Madeleine Chenette, Member of Parliament for Thérèse–De Blainville, invites media representatives to visit a Blainville start-up that has developed an energy converter capable of transforming electricity. She will take the opportunity to highlight a CED financial contribution for the business and will be available to answer the media’s questions.
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Invitation to media – MP Steeve Lavoie to announce Government of Canada support for Québec manufacturing business (Fri, 07 Nov 2025)
Media representatives are invited to visit a technology-based medical equipment manufacturing business along with Steeve Lavoie, Member of Parliament for Beauport–Limoilou. Mr. Lavoie will take the opportunity to highlight a CED financial contribution for the business. He will be available to answer the media’s questions.
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Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Quebec (Fri, 07 Nov 2025)
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.
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CBSA investigation into importation and possession of prohibited firearms leads to conviction (Fri, 07 Nov 2025)
CBSA investigation into importation and possession of prohibited firearms leads to conviction
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution (Thu, 06 Nov 2025)
Between October 27 and 31, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unautorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Drummond Institution (Mon, 03 Nov 2025)
On October 26, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drummond Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
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Budget 2025 to invest in personal support workers (Sat, 01 Nov 2025)
In a rapidly changing and uncertain world, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control. We are protecting our communities and our country. We are building our economy with major projects and millions more homes. We are empowering Canadians with lower costs and new opportunities to help you get ahead. We cannot control what other nations do, but we can control what we choose to build—and we are building Canada Strong.
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Minister Gull-Masty to visit Manoir Providence in Chibougamau to thank staff, meet seniors and highlight pre-budget measures (Fri, 31 Oct 2025)
Please be advised that the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, will be in Chibougamau to thank staff and meet seniors during a visit to Manoir Providence. On this occasion, the Minister will highlight new measures from Budget 2025 to support workers.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at the Federal Training Centre  (Fri, 31 Oct 2025)
On October 25, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Federal Training Centre, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Over $4M from Government of Canada to support growth of Sherbrooke manufacturing businesses (Fri, 24 Oct 2025)
Dauphinais, Royer, FilSpec and Attitude receive CED funding for projects that will enable them to innovate, increase their productivity and remain competitive.
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Backgrounder: Government of Canada invests in four businesses to support economic growth in Estrie region (Fri, 24 Oct 2025)
The following information is in addition to the news release issued on October 24, 2025, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient businesses and organizations, and their respective projects.
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$5.4M to strengthen Canada’s climate resilience through space science and innovation (Thu, 23 Oct 2025)
Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe. Heatwaves, floods, wildfires, and hurricanes are affecting lives, economies, and ecosystems around the world.
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Invitation to media – Minister Mélanie Joly to announce Government of Canada support for four Sherbrooke manufacturing businesses (Thu, 23 Oct 2025)
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, along with the Honourable Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Deputy Government Whip, and Marianne Dandurand, Member of Parliament for Compton–Stanstead, will announce CED funding to support the growth of four Sherbrooke manufacturers.
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Seizure of unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
On October 17, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, unautorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
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Secretary of State (Nature) Nathalie Provost to make announcement regarding border security and keeping communities safe and to visit the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle POE (Thu, 16 Oct 2025)
Secretary of State (Nature) Nathalie Provost to make announcement regarding border security and keeping communities safe and to visit the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle POE
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Government of Canada improves access to health services for Anglophone minority communities in Quebec (Tue, 14 Oct 2025)
Today, Sherry Romanado, Member of Parliament for Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, and Peter Schiefke, Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $52 million in funding over five years to the Community Health and Social Services Network (CHSSN) and McGill University to improve access to health and social services professionals for Anglophone communities in Quebec.
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Canada prepares for flight to the Moon: Minister Joly and astronaut Jeremy Hansen inspire future space explorers (Tue, 14 Oct 2025)
On October 16, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will highlight Canada’s role in the upcoming Artemis II mission, a landmark step in humanity’s return to the Moon.
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Invitation to media – Madeleine Chenette to highlight Government of Canada support for Quadra Plast to stimulate innovation in Quebec’s homebuilding supply chain (Tue, 14 Oct 2025)
Rapid, sustainable housing construction is a priority for the Government of Canada. To meet the current shortage, the government is making investments to support the development of innovative, sustainable manufacturing solutions, thereby accelerating the construction of affordable housing. In this context, Madeleine Chenette, Member of Parliament for Thérèse-De Blainville, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages and to the Secretary of State (Sport), will highlight the project by Quadra Plast implemented thanks to CED’s support.
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Invitation to media – Stéphane Lauzon to highlight Government of Canada support for Ottawa Aluminium Manufacturers and Fab Structures (Tue, 14 Oct 2025)
Rapid, sustainable housing construction is a priority for the Government of Canada. To meet the current shortage, the government is making investments to support the development of innovative, sustainable manufacturing solutions, thereby accelerating the construction of affordable housing. In this context, Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil‒La Petite-Nation, will highlight the funding provided by CED to projects by Ottawa Aluminium Manufacturers and Fab Structures, which will help to stimulate innovation in Quebec’s homebuilding supply chain.
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Invitation to media – Jean-Yves Duclos to highlight Government of Canada support for Arcane Technologies, Lumen Warm and Lightbeans Technologies (Tue, 14 Oct 2025)
Rapid, sustainable housing construction is a priority for the Government of Canada. To meet the current shortage, the government is making investments to support the development of innovative, sustainable manufacturing solutions, thereby accelerating the construction of affordable housing. In this context, Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec-Centre, along with Steeve Lavoie, Member of Parliament for Beauport–Limoilou, will highlight the projects by Arcane Technologies, Lumen Warm and Lightbeans Technologies implemented thanks to CED’s support.
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Government of Canada invests over $26.4M to support innovation in residential construction sector supply chain in Quebec (Tue, 14 Oct 2025)
CED provides funding for 51 projects helping to accelerate the construction of affordable housing and to develop innovative, sustainable construction manufacturing solutions.
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Backgrounder: Government of Canada supports Quebec’s homebuilding sector (Tue, 14 Oct 2025)
The following information is in addition to the news release issued on October 14, 2025, on CED’s financial assistance to support innovation in the residential construction sector supply chain, the recipient businesses and organizations, and their respective projects.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at the Federal Training Centre  (Fri, 10 Oct 2025)
On October 7, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were sized at the Federal Training Centre, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Closures on Chaudière Crossing (Fri, 10 Oct 2025)
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise the public of the following upcoming closures on the Chaudière Crossing to complete maintenance work on the Union Bridge and the Hull Causeway
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Government of Canada improves access to health services for Anglophone minority communities in Quebec (Fri, 10 Oct 2025)
The following projects aim to improve access to health services in English for official language minority communities (OLMCs) in Quebec.
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Invitation to media – Louis Villeneuve to highlight Government of Canada support for Appalachian Flooring to stimulate innovation in Quebec’s homebuilding supply chain (Fri, 10 Oct 2025)
Rapid, sustainable housing construction is a priority for the Government of Canada. To meet the current shortage, the government is making investments to support the development of innovative, sustainable manufacturing solutions, thereby accelerating the construction of affordable housing. In this context, Louis Villeneuve, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, will highlight the project by Appalachian Flooring implemented thanks to CED’s support.
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Invitation to media – The Honourable Mélanie Joly to announce investments to stimulate innovation in Quebec’s residential construction supply chain (Fri, 10 Oct 2025)
Rapid, sustainable housing construction is a core priority for the Government of Canada. To meet the current shortage, the government is focusing on strategic investments to support innovative, sustainable manufacturing solutions that will make it possible to accelerate the construction of affordable housing across the country.
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The Plains of Abraham Museum again makes a name for itself! A Prix Excellence for the temporary exhibition Québec 1775: Blizzards and Battle (Fri, 10 Oct 2025)
The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) is proud to announce that the Plains of Abraham Museum is the winner of a Prix Excellence from the Société des musées du Québec (SMQ) for its temporary exhibition Québec 1775: Blizzards and Battle.
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Death of an inmate from Archambault Institution (Tue, 07 Oct 2025)
On October 5, 2025, Alain Charest, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
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Death of an inmate at Port-Cartier Institution (Tue, 07 Oct 2025)
On October 5, 2025, Gabriel Marion, an inmate from Port-Cartier Institution, died while in our custody.
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**Update**CBSA launches new phase in the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing modernization project (Tue, 07 Oct 2025)
**Update**CBSA launches new phase in the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing modernization project
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Death of an inmate from the Federal Training Centre (Fri, 03 Oct 2025)
On October 1, 2025, Michel Lambert, an inmate from Federal Training Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Regional Reception Centre (Thu, 02 Oct 2025)
On September 23, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Regional Reception Centre, a multi-level security federal institution.
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CBSA investigation leads to charges related to the illegal entry of foreign nationals (Wed, 01 Oct 2025)
CBSA investigation leads to charges related to the illegal entry of foreign nationals
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Government of Canada invests in mutualization to sustain Quartier des spectacles festivals (Wed, 01 Oct 2025)
Quartier des Spectacles Partnership receives two contributions totalling nearly $1.6M from CED.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at the Federal Training Centre (Mon, 29 Sep 2025)
On September 20, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Federal Training Centre, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Government of Canada to make an announcement to support access to sexual and reproductive health services (Fri, 26 Sep 2025)
The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, accompanied by Marie-Gabrielle Ménard, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) and Member of Parliament for Hochelaga - Rosemont-Est, along with Mr. Eric St-Pierre, Member of Parliament for Honoré-Mercier, will make an important announcement to help make sexual and reproductive health services more accessible.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Drummond Institution (Wed, 24 Sep 2025)
On September 19, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drummond Institution, a medium security federal institution.
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CBSA launches new phase in the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing modernization project (Wed, 24 Sep 2025)
CBSA launches new phase in the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing modernization project
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Lane closures on Macdonald-Cartier Bridge (Fri, 19 Sep 2025)
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to inform users of lane closures on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge.
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Accelerating the supply of affordable housing by investing in Build Canada Homes and the Affordable Housing Fund (Fri, 19 Sep 2025)
Far too many Canadians – particularly young Canadians – are struggling to find homes they can afford. Canada’s new government is stepping up with a bold new approach and unprecedented investments to increase the supply of affordable housing in Canada.
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Death of an inmate from the Federal Training Center (Fri, 19 Sep 2025)
On September 17, 2025, Marcel Boucher, an inmate from the Federal Training Center, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
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Media Advisory: Housing Announcement in Trois-Rivières (Thu, 18 Sep 2025)
Members of the media are invited to a housing announcement with Caroline Desrochers, Member of Parliament for Trois-Rivières and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure.
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Investment in water and wastewater infrastructure to support housing development in Montreal (Mon, 15 Sep 2025)
The Government of Canada is using all the tools at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build housing at scale. Today, to accelerate housing construction, the Government of Canada and the City of Montreal announced a joint investment of $320 million for the infrastructure needed to support the first phase of the Namur-Hippodrome neighborhood.
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Important Housing Announcement (Sat, 13 Sep 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an important housing announcement with the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Port-Cartier Institution (Thu, 11 Sep 2025)
On August 31, 2025, 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.
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Alternating lane closures and reductions on Timiskaming Dam bridge in Quebec (Tue, 09 Sep 2025)
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be alternating lane closures, in which the open lane will be reduced to 3.03 metres, with possible short-term full bridge closures on the Timiskaming Dam bridge in Quebec for asphalt work.
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Government of Canada supports growth of OSBLOCK™ (Tue, 09 Sep 2025)
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean business receives $1,800,000 in financial assistance from CED.
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Government of Canada invests in regional tourism experience with support for Zoo sauvage de Saint‍-‍Félicien (Mon, 08 Sep 2025)
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean organization receives $1,500,000 in financial assistance from CED.
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Battlefields - Québec City under Siege: a free event accessible to the whole family (Mon, 08 Sep 2025)
On Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7, the Plains of Abraham will host a new edition of Battlefields, a historical reenactment presented this year on the theme of Québec City under Siege.
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Supporting healthy living through community-driven projects (Mon, 08 Sep 2025)
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, visited Vivre Saint-Michel en santé in Montreal, Quebec, to highlight its Notre serre 4 saisons initiative.
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Invitation to media – Carlos Leitão touring Saguenay‒Lac-Saint-Jean region (Fri, 05 Sep 2025)
Carlos Leitão, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, will visit the Saguenay‒Lac-Saint-Jean region from September 7 to 9, 2025. On behalf of Minister Joly, he will take the opportunity during his time there to meet with stakeholders and announce funding for organizations and businesses in various sectors.
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Government of Canada to highlight funding under the Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund (Fri, 05 Sep 2025)
The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will highlight funding under the Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund.
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The CBSA extradites a Canadian citizen from Mexico on tobacco smuggling charges (Fri, 05 Sep 2025)
The CBSA extradites a Canadian citizen from Mexico on tobacco smuggling charges
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New movement controls and updated declaration status for oyster diseases in eastern Canada (Tue, 02 Sep 2025)
Following the detections of two aquatic animal diseases, multinucleate sphere unknown (MSX) and Dermo (also known as perkinsosis), in several eastern Canadian provinces, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is introducing new oyster movement controls covering Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Québec.
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Government of Canada supports development of Sentier des cimes Laurentides (Tue, 02 Sep 2025)
Laurentides tourism destination receives over $260,000 in financial assistance from CED.
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Strengthening Canada Through Space Science and Discovery (Fri, 29 Aug 2025)
By fostering international collaboration and ensuring Canadian access to world class space missions, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is advancing scientific excellence and helping build a stronger, more innovative Canada.
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An exceptional summer at the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand: nearly 35,000 spectators showed up! (Tue, 26 Aug 2025)
The National Battlefields Commission is proud to announce that the 2025 summer season at the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand ended on a memorable note, with a total attendance of 34,600 people.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Drummond Institution (Tue, 26 Aug 2025)
On August 21, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Drummond Institution, a medium security federal institution.
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Government of Canada Strengthens the Critical Minerals Sector by Investing in Northern Graphite Corporation through it’s Quebec subsidiary Graphite Nordique (Tue, 26 Aug 2025)
North-America’s only operational graphite mine receives $6,225,000 in financial assistance from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) through Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED).
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