Canada News Centre2026-09-02T16:30:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/09/minister-lightbound-to-hold-media-scrum-in-la-pocatiere.html

The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, will meet workers at the Alstom factory in La Pocatière. He will participate in a media scrum to provide an update on future plans for the factory.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-09-02T17:00:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/09/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-melanie-joly-to-visit-laval-manufacturing-business-affected-by-tariffs.html

Media representatives are invited to join the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Member of Parliament for Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, during a visit to a Laval manufacturing business affected by U.S. tariffs.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-09-02T09:59:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/09/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-drummond-institution.html

On August 22, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drummond Institution, a medium security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-09-01T14:36:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/08/chandler-wharf-is-a-condemned-structure0.html

Transport Canada is reminding the public that entering the condemned Chandler Wharf is dangerous and not allowed.

Transport Canada2026-08-31T14:56:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-innovative-businesses-with-support-for-la-ruche.html

Québec organization receives $700,000 in funding from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-26T14:37:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/08/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-cowansville-institution.html

On August 18, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-08-25T15:23:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/tariff-response-sme-gilbert-products-receives-3m-in-repayable-assistance-from-government-of-canada-to-boost-its-competitiveness.html

CED will enable Roberval manufacturer to remain competitive in uncertain and changing market conditions.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-21T14:52:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-supports-productivity-at-aliar-fabrication--structures.html

Saint-Ambroise business receives $600,000 in financial assistance from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-21T12:30:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-supports-moteurs-electriques-lavals-growth.html

CED provides $1,175,000 in financial assistance to Quebec business with workshop in Saguenay.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-21T12:15:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-supports-hydreps-growth.html

Saguenay business receives $800,750 in financial assistance from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-21T12:00:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/cancellation--carlos-leitao-tours-saguenaylac-saint-jean-region.html

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we must cancel the activities scheduled on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-20T16:58:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/08/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-regional-reception-centre.html

On August 13, 2026, 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

Correctional Service Canada2026-08-20T11:20:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/cancellation--rachel-bendayan-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-roberval-manufacturing-business.html

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we must cancel the press conference scheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-20T09:09:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/cancellation--the-honourable-melanie-joly-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-saguenay-manufacturing-business.html

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we must cancel the press conference scheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-19T16:17:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/invitation-to-media--carlos-leitao-tours-saguenaylac-saint-jean-region.html

Carlos Leitão, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, will visit the Saguenay‒Lac-Saint-Jean region on August 20[HS1.1][CS1.2] and 21, 2026.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-19T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/invitation-to-media--rachel-bendayan-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-roberval-manufacturing-business.html

The Honourable Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of a Roberval manufacturing business.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-19T08:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-melanie-joly-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-saguenay-manufacturing-business.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of a Saguenay manufacturing business.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-18T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-over-25-million-in-quality-inn--suites-val-dor.html

Hotel establishment owned by a Cree investment company receives $2,565,147 in financial support from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-17T10:59:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-close-to-2m-in-quantum-sector-with-support-for-femtum.html

CED provides $1,950,000 in financial assistance to Québec technology business.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-14T10:43:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-supports-search-and-rescue-in-quebec-by-investing-in-boating-safety-initiative.html

Today, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Québec, announced $378,700 in funding to the Regional County Municipality of Les Chenaux (MRC des Chenaux) for their one-year initiative entitled Safe Navigation: Awareness, Prevention and Implementation of Boating Safety in the MRC des Chenaux.

Public Safety Canada2026-08-14T10:13:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-ideal-cans-expansion.html

The largest food can manufacturer in Canada receives $1.5M in financial assistance from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-14T08:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-mandy-gull-masty-to-visit-val-dor-sme.html

The Honourable Mandy Gull‍-‍Masty, Member of Parliament for Abitibi–Baie‍-‍James–Nunavik–Eeyou and Minister of Indigenous Services, will announce Government of Canada financial support to improve and modernize the tourism offering of a Val‍-‍d’Or SME.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-14T07:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-saint-guillaume-businesss-productivity.html

Agrilait receives $2.5M in financial assistance from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-13T09:28:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/invitation-to-media--carlos-leitao-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-quebec-business.html

Carlos Leitão, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, along with the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec-Centre, will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of a Québec technology business.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-12T14:28:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/invitation-to-media--carlos-leitao-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-saintapollinaire-sme.html

Carlos Leitão, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, along with the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec-Centre, will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of a Saint-Apollinaire manufacturing business.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-12T13:58:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-osm-atlantics-growth.html

Business specializing in industrial machining receives a total of $700,000 in financial assistance from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-12T13:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/08/minister-champagne-to-make-an-announcement-on-a-search-and-rescue-boating-safety-initiative-in-the-mrc-des-chenaux-quebec.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, for an announcement regarding a search and rescue and boating safety initiative in the MRC des Chenaux, Quebec.

Public Safety Canada2026-08-12T12:15:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/invitation-to-media--carlos-leitao-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-saintguillaume-manufacturing-business.html

Carlos Leitão, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of a Saint-Guillaume manufacturing business.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-11T13:58:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-melanie-joly-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-iles-de-la-madeleine-business.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of an innovative Îles-de-la-Madeleine business.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-10T13:22:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/08/canada-invests-to-connect-quebec-critical-minerals-to-market.html

Today, Claude Guay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a nearly $5-million investment under the First and Last Mile Fund in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region that will help advance infrastructure essential to responsibly developing Quebec’s critical minerals, specifically First Phosphate’s Begin–Lamarche phosphate mine.

Natural Resources Canada2026-08-05T10:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/07/lane-closures-on-macdonald-cartier-bridge-to-motorists.html

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists of lane closures required for rehabilitation work on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge, between the period of Friday, August 7, to Friday, November 30.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-07-30T13:56:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/07/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-cowansville-institution0.html

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.

Correctional Service Canada2026-07-27T14:20:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/07/full-closure-of-alexandra-bridge.html

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.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-07-27T11:13:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/07/overnight-lane-closure-on-chaudiere-crossing.html

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.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-07-22T08:51:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/07/canada-announces-a-draft-agreement-with-quebec-to-accelerate-the-construction-of-major-projects-in-quebec.html

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.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-07-20T11:58:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/housingannouncement-in-montreal.html

Members of the media are invited to a housing announcement with the federal government and the Société d’habitation du Québec.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-18T12:22:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/the-governments-of-canada-and-quebec-are-providing-over-9-million-to-saint-fortunat.html

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.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-17T16:33:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/build-canada-homes-and-the-societe-dhabitation-du-quebec-launch-the-next-phase-of-their-partnership-to-deliver-thousands-of-affordable-homes.html

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.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-17T10:39:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/the-government-of-canada-is-joining-forces-with-quebec-to-support-the-project-to-expand-and-modernize-the-chicoutimi-hospital.html

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.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-17T10:28:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-and-government-of-quebec-renew-the-quebec-fisheries-fund-with-50-million-over-five-years.html

Canada and Quebec’s fish and seafood sector is evolving rapidly and must be able to adapt to changing market, environmental and technological realities.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-07-17T10:01:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/food-inspection-agency/news/2026/07/pilot-project-to-improve-access-to-cattle-slaughter-services-in-abitibi-temiscamingue.html

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.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency2026-07-16T18:12:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/housing-announcement-in-metis-sur-mer.html

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, Karine Boivin-Roy, Minister responsible for Housing, Caroline Desrochers, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Stéphane Sainte-Croix, Member of the National Assembly for Gaspé, and Philippe Dufort, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Société de Développement de l’Est.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-16T18:12:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/housing-announcement-in-saguenay.html

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, Karine Boivin-Roy, Minister responsible for Housing, Caroline Desrochers, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Yannick Gagnon, Member of the National Assembly for Jonquière, Luc Boivin, Mayor of Saguenay, and Sonia Côté, Director of Loge m’entraide.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-16T16:46:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/quebec-and-ottawa-provide-over-900000-to-modernize-port-de-havre-saint-pierres-portail-pelagie-cormier.html

The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are announcing a total of $910,309 in investments in the Port de Havre-Saint-Pierre to modernize and optimize the Portail Pélagie-Cormier, a key reception pavilion for tourism and economic development in Minganie. The total project cost sits at over $1.6 million.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-16T10:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/simard-suspensions-pursues-growth-with-help-from-quebec-and-canadian-governments.html

The Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), the Honourable Mélanie Joly; the Minister for Regional Economic Development, Eric Girard; the Minister of Employment and Minister Responsible for the Capitale-Nationale Region, Jean François Simard; the Member for Charlevoix–Côte-de-Beaupré and Minister Responsible for Sports, Recreation and the Outdoors, Kariane Bourassa; and Investissement Québec announce financial support for Simard Suspensions to boost its growth and stimulate its capacity to produce suspension and steering systems for heavy trucks.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-16T10:29:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/artificial-intelligence-government-of-canada-investments-to-propel-quebec-businesses-forward.html

CED supports 63 projects leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for innovation and development.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-15T12:29:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/backgrounder-government-of-canada-supports-quebec-organizations-leveraging-artificial-intelligence.html

The following information is in addition to the news release issued on July 15, 2026, on CED’s financial assistance and the recipient organizations.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-15T12:28:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/the-project-to-expand-and-renovate-the-charles-le-moyne-hospital-is-moving-forward.html

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette confirmed today that the expansion and renovation project at Charles-Le Moyne Hospital has reached a crucial milestone and can now move forward.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-15T09:30:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/07/strengthening-and-advancing-quebecs-forest-sector-transformation.html

In partnership with the province of Quebec, the Government of Canada is taking action to address these challenges and position Quebec’s forest sector for long-term success. Today, Claude Guay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, highlighted over $17 million for 12 forest sector transformation projects across the province.

Natural Resources Canada2026-07-14T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-evan-solomon-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-quebec-organizations-leveraging-artificial-intelligence.html

In a climate of accelerated digital transformation and increase competition, artificial intelligence constitutes a key lever to boost innovation, productivity and growth among Canadian businesses.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-13T11:44:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2026/07/itum-and-the-governments-of-canada-and-quebec-sign-the-first-tripartite-coordination-agreement-in-quebec-for-innu-child-and-family-services.html

The Innu Takuaikan Uashat mak Mani utenam (ITUM) Council, the Government of Canada, and the Government of Québec officially signed today the Tshisheuatishitau Child and Family Services Coordination Agreement marking a historic milestone in the recognition of ITUM's inherent jurisdiction over child and family services for its community.

Indigenous Services Canada2026-07-10T12:38:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/minister-joly-announces-agreement-with-government-of-quebec-for-98m-investment-by-government-of-canada-to-modernize-local-infrastructure.html

Federal investments totalling more than $217 million will be made to support high-impact community infrastructure projects across the province.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-10T10:29:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/temisko-continues-to-grow-with-help-from-governments-of-quebec-and-canada.html

The Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), the Honorable Mélanie Joly; the Member for Rouyn-Noranda–Témiscamingue and Minister for the Economy and Small and Medium Enterprises, Daniel Bernard; the Member for Abitibi-Ouest and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister for the Regions of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Suzanne Blais; and Investissement Québec are announcing financial support for Témisko. Located in Notre-Dame-du-Nord, in Abitibi Témiscamingue, this business specializes in the manufacture of custom-built semi-trailers for the industrial and commercial sectors.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-09T17:02:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-melanie-joly-to-announce-conclusion-of-agreement-between-governments-of-canada-and-quebec-on-modernisation-of-l.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, will announce the conclusion of an agreement between the governments of Canada and Quebec in the presence of Eric Girard, Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for Infrastructure; Jean Boulet, Minister of Labour and Minister Responsible for Canadian Relations; Caroline Desrochers, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure; and Marie-Gabrielle Ménard, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga–Rosemont-Est.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-09T16:14:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/07/death-of-an-inmate-from-donnacona-institution.html

On July 8, 2026, Allan Winfield Potter, an inmate from Donnacona Institution, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-07-08T14:29:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/07/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-drummond-institution.html

On June 29, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drummond Institution, a medium security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-07-07T12:18:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/governments-of-canada-and-quebec-invest-in-relocation-and-expansion-of-maison-theatre-to-help-revitalize-montreals-east-end.html

The Maison Théâtre will move into a new, modern, accessible, inclusive building to better serve young audiences, artists, and the community, thanks to a $43.5 million investment from the Government of Quebec, the Government of Canada, and the City of Montreal.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-06T12:13:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/07/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-donnacona-institution.html

On June 29, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Donnacona Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-07-03T11:38:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-melanie-joly-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-a-montreal-cultural-institution-dedicated-to-the-perf.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Member of Parliament for Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, accompanied by the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Member of Parliament for Laurier–Sainte-Marie, will announce financial support from the Government of Canada for a Montréal cultural institution dedicated to the performing arts.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-03T07:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/07/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-cowansville-institution.html

On June 28, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-07-02T13:46:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/06/kahnawake-and-canada-meet-to-advance-on-return-of-land.html

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) and Ratitsénhaienhs from the Mohawks of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) have met to discuss progress and developments regarding the return of land to the community. During this visit, the Honourable Minister Rebecca Alty announced $1.2 million in funding to the MCK to support clean-up work at the St. Rémi federal surplus property, also known as the Old Radar Site. This funding reflects Canada’s commitment to reconciliation by working in partnership with Indigenous communities and supporting the return of land.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-06-29T15:52:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/06/invitation-to-media--marie-gabrielle-menard-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-a-business-in-montreals-east-end-to-boost-quebecs-industr.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments aimed at boosting industrial capacity and innovation in the biofood sector, which play a key role in the country’s economy and food sovereignty.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-06-29T07:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/06/invitation-to-media--greg-fergus-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-gatineau-business-to-boost-quebecs-industrial-capacity-in-the-biofoo.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments aimed at boosting industrial capacity and innovation in the biofood sector, which play a key role in the country’s economy and food sovereignty.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-06-29T06:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/06/death-of-an-inmate-from-archambault-institution.html

On June 27, 2026, Valery Fabrikant, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

Correctional Service Canada2026-06-27T23:53:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/polar-knowledge/news/2026/06/polar-knowledge-canada-awards-180000-in-scholarships-awards-and-fellowships-to-support-early-career-northern-and-polar-researchers.html

Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) is proud to announce support for 10 exceptional students and early-career researchers through its annual scholarship, award and fellowship programs, totaling $180,000 in funding.

Polar Knowledge Canada2026-06-26T14:45:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-invests-close-to-34m-in-quebecs-biofood-sector.html

CED supports over 50 projects to modernize food processing, strengthen national supply chains and boost growth among businesses.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-06-25T08:59:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/06/backgrounder-government-of-canada-supports-quebecs-food-processing-industry.html

The following information is in addition to the news release issued on June 25, 2026, on CED’s financial assistance and the recipient organizations.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-06-25T08:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/06/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-cowansville-institution0.html

On June 14, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-06-23T15:01:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/06/invitation-to-media--marianne-dandurand-and-elisabeth-briere-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-two-sherbrooke-businesses-to-boost-quebe.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments aimed at boosting industrial capacity and innovation in the biofood sector, which play a key role in the country’s economy and food sovereignty.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-06-23T14:58:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/06/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-joel-lightbound-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-over-50-businesses-in-quebecs-biofood-sector.html

In a climate marked by trade pressures, supply chain disruptions and increased competition, the Government of Canada is taking action by supporting businesses in the biofood sector that play a key role in Canada’s economy and food sovereignty.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-06-22T14:59:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/06/weekend-closures-of-alexandra-bridge-to-motorists.html

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that the Alexandra Bridge will be closed to motorists for maintenance work

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-06-19T10:53:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/nuclear-safety-commission/news/2026/06/commission-renews-hydro-quebecs-power-reactor-decommissioning-licence-for-the-gentilly-2-facilities.html

Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced the Commission’s decision to renew Hydro-Québec’s power reactor decommissioning licence for its Gentilly-2 Facilities for a period of 20 years.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission2026-06-18T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/06/minister-macdonald-will-announce-support-for-local-food-infrastructure-to-strengthen-food-security-in-canada.html

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce a new program under the Local Food Infrastructure Fund to support food security in Canada.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-06-18T10:34:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2026/06/preserving-the-memory-of-forillon-working-together-to-protect-and-share-a-unique-heritage-working-together-helps-preserve-historical-objects-and-sh.html

Preserving the memory of Forillon: Working together to protect and share a unique heritage

Parks Canada2026-06-17T12:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/06/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-cowansville-institution.html

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.

Correctional Service Canada2026-06-12T10:25:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/06/federal-government-and-the-government-of-quebec-invest-in-the-stabilization-of-route-138-in-tete-a-la-baleine-and-announce-that-work-will-begin-in-.html

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.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-06-09T11:02:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/06/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-drummond-institution.html

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.

Correctional Service Canada2026-06-08T15:11:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-awards-contract-for-next-stage-of-the-alexandra-bridge-replacement.html

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.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-06-04T15:48:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/06/death-of-an-inmate-from-donnacona-institution.html

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.

Correctional Service Canada2026-06-04T11:55:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/06/backgrounder-canada-and-quebec-forge-new-partnership-to-build-strong-new-local-infrastructure1.html

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.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-06-02T15:00:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/05/affirmation-of-command-ceremony-marks-incoming-commissioner-of-the-correctional-service-of-canada.html

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.

Correctional Service Canada2026-05-28T11:45:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/05/the-government-of-canada-increases-its-funding-for-the-st-lawrence-shark-pavilion-project-as-construction-begins.html

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.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-05-26T16:59:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/05/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-the-federal-training-centre.html

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.

Correctional Service Canada2026-05-22T14:09:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/05/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-to-visit-calgary.html

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.

Canadian Space Agency2026-05-22T10:08:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/tariff-response-over-20m-in-government-of-canada-support-for-aluminum-processors-to-increase-their-resilience-in-uncertain-economic-climate.html

Across Quebec, 27 organizations in aluminum sector affected by U.S. tariffs have received CED funding under Regional Tariff Response Initiative.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-21T15:14:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/05/seizures-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-cowansville-institution.html

On May 13, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-05-21T13:53:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/05/the-government-of-canada-declares-that-the-timiskaming-dam-bridge-of-quebec-replacement-project-is-not-likely-to-cause-significant-adverse-environm.html

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) announced today that the Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature has determined that the Timiskaming Dam-Bridge of Quebec Replacement Project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012), taking into account the implementation of mitigation measures and the inclusion of legally binding conditions that the proponent must comply with. This ministerial decision is grounded in the conclusions of the environmental assessment report for the project prepared by IAAC.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-05-21T11:39:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/tariff-response-government-of-canada-invests-close-to-7m-to-help-saguenaylac-saint-jean-smes-face-current-challenges.html

CED will enable seven organizations affected by U.S. tariffs on aluminum to remain competitive in uncertain and changing market conditions.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-21T09:59:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/tariff-response-government-of-canada-invests-close-to-850000-to-help-centre-du-quebec-smes-face-current-challenges.html

CED will enable Fonderie Lemoltech and Protomach GML, two manufacturing businesses affected by U.S. tariffs on aluminum, to remain competitive in uncertain and changing market conditions.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-21T08:59:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/tariff-response-government-of-canada-invests-over-2m-to-help-lanaudiere-smes-face-current-challenges.html

CED will enable five manufacturing SMEs affected by U.S. tariffs on aluminum to remain competitive in uncertain and changing market conditions.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-20T13:59:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/tariff-response-government-of-canada-invests-over-17m-to-help-quebec-smes-face-current-challenges.html

CED will enable Amec Corporation and Les Bâtiments Unico, two manufacturing businesses affected by U.S. tariffs on aluminum, to remain competitive in uncertain and changing market conditions.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-20T09:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/tariff-response-government-of-canada-invests-close-to-850000-to-help-monteregie-smes-face-current-challenges.html

CED will enable Corflex Partitions and DOORspec Solutions, two manufacturing businesses affected by U.S. tariffs on aluminum, to remain competitive in uncertain and changing market conditions.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-19T13:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/tariff-response-government-of-canada-invests-over-950000-in-apex-precision-to-help-it-face-current-challenges.html

CED will enable aerospace business affected by U.S. tariffs on aluminum to remain competitive in uncertain and changing market conditions.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-19T13:28:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/invitation-to-media--member-of-parliament-steeve-lavoie-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-two-quebec-businesses-affected-by-tariff-situa.html

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.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-19T07:59:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/invitation-to-media--tatiana-auguste-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-five-lanaudiere-businesses-affected-by-tariff-situation.html

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.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-19T07:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/invitation-to-media--jacques-ramsay-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-two-monteregie-businesses-affected-by-tariff-situation.html

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.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-15T14:29:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/05/safety-booms-not-installed-at-timiskaming-dam-complex.html

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise the public that, due to unfavorable conditions, the in-water safety booms upstream of the dams have not been installed at the Timiskaming Dam Complex, ahead of the Victoria Day May long weekend, in time for the start of the summer navigation season.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-05-15T14:04:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/invitation-to-media--peter-schiefke-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-saint-lazare-business-affected-by-tariff-situation.html

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.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-15T13:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/tariff-response-government-of-canada-invests-over-450000-in-multi-online-distribution-to-help-it-face-current-challenges.html

CED will enable the aluminum industry business affected by U.S. tariffs to remain competitive in uncertain and changing market conditions.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-14T12:28:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/tariff-response-government-of-canada-invests-close-to-778000-in-verbom-to-help-it-face-current-challenges.html

CED will enable aluminum industry business affected by U.S. tariffs to remain competitive in uncertain and changing market conditions.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-13T10:28:00-04:00