Canada News Centre2026-03-13T15:35:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/03/becancour-port-terminal-expansion-project--b6-wharf.html

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) completed an assessment of the Bécancour Port Terminal Expansion Project – B6 Wharf, located in Quebec, and determined that its potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-03-13T11:30:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/03/workforce-training-in-quebec-governments-of-canada-and-quebec-announce-funding-for-sustainable-jobs.html

The Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour), and Pascale Déry, Quebec’s Minister of Employment, have announced a new investment of $24.7 million over five years to support skills training for apprentices in 18 designated Red Seal trades in Quebec that are considered essential to reducing Canada’s carbon emissions. Over a five-year period, up to 3,750 apprentices and journeypersons in Quebec could benefit from the additional funding announced. This investment is part of the bilateral agreement between Canada and Quebec in connection with the Union Training and Innovation Program (UTIP).

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-03-09T11:34:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/03/canadian-apprenticeship-strategy.html

The Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy aims to support a trades workforce that is skilled, inclusive, certified and productive.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-03-09T11:32:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-supports-labplass-international-growth-and-innovative-production-capacity.html

Sainte-Julie business receives $250,000 in funding from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-03-06T09:28:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-provides-early-decision-on-the-matane-port-facilities-expansion-project-in-quebec.html

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) completed an assessment of the Matane Port Facilities Expansion Project, in Quebec, and determined that its potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-03-05T11:37:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/03/governments-of-canada-and-quebec-invest-to-encourage-producers-to-adopt-more-sustainable-practices.html

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Donald Martel, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and Minister Responsible for the Centre-du-Québec Region, invite agricultural producers who wish to obtain support in adopting more sustainable agricultural practices to participate in the fifth registration period for the Rétribution agroenvironnementale (Agri-Environmental Compensation), an initiative of the Government of Quebec.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-03-05T10:43:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-supports-agri-food-projects-in-monteregie-region.html

Three Montérégie businesses share a total of $1,649,000 in funding from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-03-05T08:58:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/03/invitation-to-media--bienvenuolivier-ntumba-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-saintejulie-sme.html

Bienvenu-Olivier Ntumba, Member of Parliament for Mont‑Saint‑Bruno–L’Acadie, will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of an innovative life sciences business.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-03-05T08:28:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-supports-synode-in-its-international-growth-project.html

Magog business receives $214,500 in funding from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-03-04T09:59:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/03/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-nathalie-provost-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-three-monteregie-businesses.html

The Honourable Nathalie Provost, Member of Parliament for Châteauguay–Les Jardins-de-Napierville and Secretary of State (Nature), will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of three Montérégie agri-food businesses.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-03-04T08:28:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/death-of-an-inmate-from-donnacona-institution.html

On March 2, 2026, Tyreek Angus, an inmate from Donnacona Institution, died in hospital following injuries sustained during an altercation involving another inmate.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-03T14:03:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-supports-growth-of-laurentides-manufacturing-sector.html

Six Laurentides businesses share a total of $2,263,163 in financial assistance from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-03-03T08:59:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/03/backgrounder-government-of-canada-supports-projects-in-laurentides-manufacturing-sector.html

The following information is in addition to the news release issued on March 3, 2026, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient businesses, and their respective projects.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-03-03T08:58:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/03/invitation-to-media--louis-villeneuve-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-magog-technology-business.html

Louis Villeneuve, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of a start-up in the field of interactive 3D imaging.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-03-03T06:58:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/03/invitation-to-media--member-of-parliament-madeleine-chenette-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-six-laurentides-manufacturing-businesses.html

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 announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of six Laurentides manufacturing businesses.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-03-02T09:42:35-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canada-water-agency/news/2026/02/canada-enhances-wolastoqsaint-john-river-health-with-over-23-million-investment-in-science-and-nutrient-reduction.html

Today, Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced an investment of over $2.3 million in 14 partner-led projects to protect and restore the Wolastoq/Saint John River.

Canada Water Agency2026-02-28T09:21:14-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canada-water-agency/news/2026/02/backgrounder-canada-enhances-wolastoqsaint-john-river-health-with-23-million-investment-in-science-and-nutrient-reduction.html

The Government of Canada announced 14 projects receiving funding under the Wolastoq/Saint John River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative in 2024-25 and 2025-26.

Canada Water Agency2026-02-28T09:11:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-supports-2027-canada-games.html

Close to $12 million is being granted to the 2027 Canada Games Host Society to hold the 60th edition of the event.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-27T10:28:09-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/02/charges-laid-following-a-cbsa-investigation-on-the-hiring-of-unauthorized-foreign-workers.html

Charges laid following a CBSA investigation on the hiring of unauthorized foreign workers

Canada Border Services Agency2026-02-27T08:43:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canada-water-agency/news/2026/02/canada-water-agency-to-make-an-announcement-in-fredericton-regarding-the-protection-of-canadas-fresh-water.html

Parliamentary Secretary Wade Grant, on behalf of the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature and Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, will make an announcement regarding the protection of fresh water in the Wolastoq Saint John River.

Canada Water Agency2026-02-26T09:02:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/02/the-federal-government-supports-the-creation-of-a-brand-new-multi-use-trail-in-la-presentation.html

The trail in La Présentation will provide a safe and accessible route for everyone, encouraging active transportation thanks to an investment of over $79,000 from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-02-25T15:00:31-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-commits-to-supporting-creation-of-luqia-technologies.html

Bringing CRIM’s and INO’s operations together will make it possible to accelerate the adoption of optics-photonics, quantum and artificial intelligence technologies by Canadian businesses.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-20T09:58:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-melanie-joly-to-announce-government-of-canada-commitment-to-support-the-creation-of-a-industrial-innovation-org.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Member of Parliament for Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, along with the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec-Centre, will announce the Government of Canada’s intention to support the creation of an organization that will help market innovative technologies among Quebec and Canadian SMEs.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-19T16:07:33-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/office-chief-accessibility-officer/news/2026/02/statement-from-chief-accessibility-officer-stephanie-cadieux-on-release-of-third-report-on-accessibility-in-canada0.html

Statement from Chief Accessibility Officer Stephanie Cadieux on release of third report on accessibility in Canada

Office of the Chief Accessibility Officer2026-02-19T14:21:49-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2026/02/minister-gull-masty-announces-new-support-to-empower-inuit-and-strengthen-northern-communities.html

Today, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, joined the Makivvik Executives in Kuujjuaq to announce new investments to support Inuit children and families, strengthen community well-being, and improve food security across Inuit Nunangat.

Indigenous Services Canada2026-02-19T13:30:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/02/canada-invests-in-a-cleaner-more-affordable-quebec.html

Today, Parliamentary Secretary Claude Guay, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $3 million in funding from Natural Resources Canada for projects in Quebec that support energy efficiency, affordability, and economic growth.

Natural Resources Canada2026-02-19T11:55:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/invitation-to-media--carlos-leitao-and-emmanuella-lambropoulos-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-montreal-business-to-strengthen-quebec.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments to strengthen the industrial and innovation capacity of organizations working in defence supply chains. For this occasion, Carlos Leitão, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, and Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Member of Parliament for Saint-Laurent, will showcase funding provided to a Montréal-based business in order to support its integration and growth within national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-19T08:44:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/invitation-to-media--stephane-lauzon-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-two-outaouais-businesses-to-strengthen-quebecs-defence-industria.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments to strengthen the industrial and innovation capacity of organizations working in defence supply chains. For this occasion, Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation, will showcase funding provided to two Outaouais businesses in order to support their integration and growth within national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-19T08:29:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2026/02/minister-gull-masty-to-make-an-announcement-to-support-northern-communities.html

Please be advised that the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, will make an important announcement to support and empower Inuit communities across Inuit Nunangat. The announcement will be made at the Regional Council of the Kativik Regional Government quarterly meeting.

Indigenous Services Canada2026-02-18T18:42:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/death-of-an-inmate-from-the-federal-training-centre.html

On February 16, 2026, Taghe Savojipour, an inmate from the Regional Reception Centre, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-18T16:15:03-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/seizure-of-contraband-and-unautorized-items-at-drummond-institution.html

On February 11, 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 Canada2026-02-18T14:39:41-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-supports-quebecs-defence-sector.html

CED will help 28 organizations accelerate their integration into national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-18T10:59:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/backgrounder-dis-rdii---regional-defence-investment-initiative---projects-quebec.html

The following information is in addition to the news release issued on February 18, 2026, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient businesses and organizations, and their respective projects.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-18T10:58:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/invitation-to-media--anju-dhillon-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-montreal-business-to-strengthen-quebecs-defence-industrial-capacity.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments to strengthen the industrial and innovation capacity of organizations working in defence supply chains. For this occasion, Anju Dhillon, Member of Parliament for Dorval–Lachine–LaSalle, will showcase funding provided to a Montréal business in order to support its integration and growth within national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-18T10:25:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/invitation-to-media--carlos-leitao-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-two-lanaudiere-businesses-to-strengthen-quebecs-defence-industrial.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments to strengthen the industrial and innovation capacity of organizations working in defence supply chains. For this occasion, Carlos Leitão, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, will showcase funding provided to two Lanaudière businesses in order to support their integration and growth within national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-18T10:08:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/invitation-to-media--bienvenu-olivier-ntumba-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-two-monteregie-businesses-to-strengthen-quebecs-defence-.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments to strengthen the industrial and innovation capacity of organizations working in defence supply chains. For this occasion, Bienvenu-Olivier Ntumba, Member of Parliament for Mont-Saint-Bruno–L’Acadie, will showcase funding provided to two Montérégie businesses in order to support their integration and growth within national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-18T08:30:32-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/invitation-to-media--linda-lapointe-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-boisbriand-business-to-strengthen-quebecs-defence-industrial-capa.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments to strengthen the industrial and innovation capacity of organizations working in defence supply chains. For this occasion, Linda Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Rivière-des-Mille-Îles, will showcase funding provided to a Boisbriand business in order to support its integration and growth within national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-18T08:16:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/invitation-to-media--carlos-leitao-and-tim-watchorn-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-two-laurentides-organizations-to-strengthen-quebe.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments to strengthen the industrial and innovation capacity of organizations working in defence supply chains. For this occasion, Carlos Leitão, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, and Tim Watchorn, Member of Parliament for Les Pays-d’en-Haut, will showcase funding provided to two Laurentides organizations in order to support their integration and growth within national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-18T07:53:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/02/ps-guay-to-announce-forest-sector-support.html

Parliamentary Secretary Claude Guay will provide opening remarks and announce federal measures to protect and support Canada’s forest sector on behalf of the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, at the Low-Carbon and Bio-Based Construction Forum in Montreal, Quebec.

Natural Resources Canada2026-02-18T06:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/death-of-an-inmate-from-archambault-institution.html

On Febuary 15, 2026, Gilles Gilbert, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-17T11:47:25-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/invitation-to-media--caroline-desrochers-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-troisrivieres-organization-to-strengthen-quebecs-defence-ind.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments to strengthen the industrial and innovation capacity of organizations working in defence supply chains. For this occasion, Caroline Desrochers, Member of Parliament for Trois-Rivières and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, will showcase funding provided to a Trois Rivières organization in order to support its integration and growth within national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-17T11:10:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-steven-guilbeault-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-two-montreal-businesses-to-strengthen-quebecs-d.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments to strengthen the industrial and innovation capacity of organizations working in defence supply chains. For this occasion, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Member of Parliament for Laurier–Sainte Marie, will showcase funding provided to two Montréal businesses in order to support their integration and growth within national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-17T09:48:41-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/02/invitation-to-media--louis-villeneuve-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-two-estrie-organizations-to-strengthen-quebecs-defence-industri.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments to strengthen the industrial and innovation capacity of organizations working in defence supply chains. For this occasion, Louis Villeneuve, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, will showcase funding provided to two Estrie organizations in order to support their integration and growth within national and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-02-17T09:21:56-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/seizures-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-the-federal-training-centre.html

On January 30 and February 3, 2026, 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.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-04T14:49:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/01/minister-michel-highlights-the-new-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit.html

Today, the Minister of Health, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, visited La Moisson - Supermarché Santé to highlight how the government is working to put more money back in the pockets of those most affected by the rising price of food, and to tackle food insecurity, across a range of fronts.

Health Canada2026-01-30T10:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/01/stimulating-regional-growth-and-innovation-government-support-to-enhance-atelier-dusinage-cote--audets-competitiveness.html

The Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Member for Richelieu and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister Responsible for Maritime Strategy Jean-Bernard Émond, on behalf of Minister for Regional Economic Development and Minister Responsible for the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Eric Girard, and Investissement Québec are announcing funding for Atelier d’usinage Côté & Audet to boost its growth.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-01-26T11:29:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/01/canada-highlights-the-first-investment-under-the-buy-canadian-policy.html

Today, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, MP for Louis-Hébert and Quebec Lieutenant joined Alstom Canada representatives to highlight a historic federal investment in public transit and the significant economic benefits it will generate for Quebec, including the creation of many well-paid jobs at Alstom's facilities in La Pocatière and Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-01-22T10:15:23-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/01/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-la-pocatiere.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, Quebec Lieutenant and Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, and Alstom Canada representatives.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-01-21T10:30:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/01/media-advisory-infrastructure-and-housing-announcement-in-quebec-city.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure and housing announcement with the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert and Quebec Lieutenant, Caroline Proulx, Minister responsible for Housing, Minister responsible for the Status of Women and Member of the National Assembly for Berthier, Geneviève Guilbault, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Member of the National Assembly for Louis-Hébert, Caroline Desrochers, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Member of Parliament for Trois-Rivières and Bruno Marchand, Mayor of Québec City.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-01-20T15:54:24-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/01/government-of-canada-to-hold-a-technical-briefing-and-press-conference-on-the-assault-style-firearms-compensation-program.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), and Ian Lafrenière, Québec Minister of Public Security; Minister Responsible for Relations with the First Nations and the Inuit, and Minister Responsible for Nord-du-Québec Region, for a press conference on the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program. They will be joined by law enforcement officials.

Public Safety Canada2026-01-16T12:49:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/01/death-of-an-inmate-from-archambault-institution.html

On January 10, 2026, Claude Fournier, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

Correctional Service Canada2026-01-12T14:12:18-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/12/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-drummond-institution.html

On December 23, 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.

Correctional Service Canada2025-12-30T11:57:34-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/12/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-donnacona-institution.html

On December 20, 2025, 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 Canada2025-12-23T13:53:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/12/death-of-an-inmate-from-drummond-institution.html

On December 20, 2025, Gilles Dubois, an inmate from Drummond Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

Correctional Service Canada2025-12-22T16:16:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/12/death-of-an-inmate-from-archambault-institution.html

On December 16, 2025, Roger Murray, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2025-12-17T15:44:09-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/federal-government-invests-in-a-community-infrastructure-in-farnham.html

Farnham residents will benefit from a new, modern, and accessible community centre where they can receive essential services and fully participate in the social life of their region, thanks to an investment of more than $2.3 million from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-17T13:40:55-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2025/12/government-of-canada-invests-over-12m-to-help-mauricie-lanaudiere-and-centre-du-quebec-businesses-face-tariff-challenges.html

CED will enable 19 SMEs to remain competitive in the face of uncertain and changing market conditions.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2025-12-17T12:59:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2025/12/backgrounder-government-of-canada-supports-manufacturing-businesses-to-help-them-face-tariff-pressures.html

The following information is in addition to the news release issued on December 17, 2025, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient businesses and their respective projects.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2025-12-17T12:58:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2025/12/government-of-canada-invests-400000-in-opsun-systems.html

CED contribution enables Québec manufacturing business to develop its solar panel structure solution and deploy its international marketing strategy.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2025-12-17T09:58:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/12/death-of-an-inmate-from-port-cartier-institution.html

On December 14, 2025, Sylvain Loiselle, an inmate from Port-Cartier Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

Correctional Service Canada2025-12-16T14:30:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-farnham.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Louis Villeneuve, Member of Parliament for Brome—Missisquoi, and Ugo Tanguay, President of the Chairman of the Board for the Centre d’action bénévole de Farnham.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-16T13:00:31-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2025/12/invitation-to-media--mp-steeve-lavoie-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-quebec-manufacturing-business.html

Steeve Lavoie, Member of Parliament for Beauport–Limoilou, invites media representatives to visit a business that designs and manufactures innovative structures for the installation of solar panels.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2025-12-16T08:51:24-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2025/12/invitation-to-media--minister-joly-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-19-manufacturing-businesses-in-three-quebec-regions-affected-by-tar.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, along with Caroline Desrochers, Member of Parliament for Trois-Rivières and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, will announce Government of Canada funding to support 19 manufacturing businesses in the Mauricie, Lanaudière and Centre-du-Québec regions. This assistance is being provided in a context marked by tariff pressures affecting these businesses’ operations.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2025-12-16T06:58:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2025/12/minister-lightbound-to-announce-next-steps-for-buy-canadian-policies.html

The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, will announce new steps under the Buy Canadian Policies to strengthen support for Canadian industry.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2025-12-15T12:55:37-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/12/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-the-federal-training-centre.html

On December 10, 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.

Correctional Service Canada2025-12-15T11:53:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/12/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-the-regional-reception-centre.html

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

Correctional Service Canada2025-12-12T11:53:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/12/death-of-an-inmate-at-the-regional-reception-centre0.html

On December 7, 2025, Robert Grimmel, an inmate from the Regional Reception Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

Correctional Service Canada2025-12-11T15:25:40-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/12/death-of-an-inmate-at-the-regional-reception-centre.html

On December 5, 2025, Tyler Hunter, an inmate at the Regional Reception Centre, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2025-12-10T11:08:52-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2025/12/lane-closures-on-macdonald-cartier-bridge.html

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be lane closures on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge for maintenance work.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2025-12-08T13:36:31-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/build-canada-homes-accelerates-affordable-housing-in-longueuil.html

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.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-08T10:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2025/12/helping-smes-support-canadas-defence-and-security-needs.html

Government of Canada launches new initiative to accelerate the integration of Canadian businesses into domestic and international defence supply chains.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2025-12-08T09:58:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2025/12/homegrown-manufacturers-at-the-heart-of-canadas-economy-government-of-canada-invests-99000-in-tgwt.html

CED contribution enables Longueuil manufacturing business to increase and modernize its production in order to stay competitive.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2025-12-05T13:58:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2025/12/minister-macdonald-to-visit-quebec-and-participate-in-the-general-congress-of-the-union-des-producteurs-agricoles.html

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.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2025-12-03T12:07:34-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/11/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-archambault-institution.html

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.

Correctional Service Canada2025-11-28T15:01:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/11/death-of-an-inmate-at-archambault-institution.html

On November 24, 2025, Gerard Lavoie, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

Correctional Service Canada2025-11-26T14:37:55-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/11/canadian-space-agency-reinforces-partnership-at-esa-ministerial-council-in-germany.html

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.

Canadian Space Agency2025-11-24T12:23:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/11/governments-of-canada-and-quebec-increase-their-investment-in-upgrading-the-saint-hyacinthe-wastewater-treatment-plant.html

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.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-11-24T12:08:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/11/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-saint-hyacinthe.html

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.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-11-24T06:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/11/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-donnacona-institution.html

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.

Correctional Service Canada2025-11-21T15:42:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2025/11/update-modernization-of-the-saint-bernard-de-lacolle-border-crossing.html

Update: Modernization of the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing

Canada Border Services Agency2025-11-21T10:14:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2025/11/homegrown-manufacturers-at-the-heart-of-canadas-economy-government-of-canada-invests-500000-in-paco-group.html

CED contribution will enable manufacturing group to modernize its equipment and increase its production capacity in order to become more competitive.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2025-11-13T14:58:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2025/11/minister-mackinnon-will-visit-the-port-of-trois-rivieres-and-host-a-media-availability-to-discuss-budget-2025.html

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.

Transport Canada2025-11-13T14:25:59-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2025/11/homegrown-manufacturers-at-the-heart-of-canadas-economy-government-of-canada-invests-125000-in-inoxtal.html

CED contribution will enable Gatineau manufacturing business to improve its productivity.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2025-11-13T11:28:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2025/11/homegrown-manufacturers-at-the-heart-of-canadas-economy-government-of-canada-invests-220000-in-hypertronic-technologies.html

CED contribution enables Terrebonne manufacturing business to modernize its production and engage in international marketing efforts to remain competitive.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2025-11-13T10:58:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2025/11/homegrown-manufacturers-at-the-heart-of-canadas-economy-government-of-canada-invests-600000-in-sicame-energie-inc.html

CED contribution will enable Longueuil manufacturing business to increase its productivity in order to remain competitive.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2025-11-13T09:58:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2025/11/homegrown-manufacturers-at-the-heart-of-canadas-economy-government-of-canada-invests-1m-in-fab-3r.html

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.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2025-11-13T09:57:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/11/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-port-cartier-institution.html

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.

Correctional Service Canada2025-11-13T09:19:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/11/death-of-an-inmate-from-port-cartier-institution.html

On November 10, 2025, Ghyslain Malette, an inmate from Port-Cartier institution, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2025-11-12T17:18:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2025/11/invitation-to-media--mp-bienvenu-olivier-ntumba-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-longueuil-manufacturing-business.html

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.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2025-11-12T10:58:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2025/11/invitation-to-media--mp-stephane-lauzon-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-gatineau-manufacturing-business.html

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.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2025-11-12T10:29:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2025/11/homegrown-manufacturers-at-the-heart-of-canadas-economy-government-of-canada-invests-300000-in-quinco.html

CED contribution will enable Magog manufacturing business to increase its productivity and modernize its production in order to remain competitive.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2025-11-12T10:28:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2025/11/cbsa-seizes-2723-kg-of-cannabis-at-montreal-marine-and-rail-services.html

CBSA seizes 2,723 kg of cannabis at Montreal Marine and Rail Services

Canada Border Services Agency2025-11-12T09:58:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2025/11/invitation-to-media--mp-sherry-romanado-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-longueuil-manufacturing-business.html

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.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2025-11-12T09:57:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2025/11/invitation-to-media--mp-tatiana-auguste-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-terrebonne-manufacturing-business.html

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.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2025-11-12T08:58:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2025/11/budget-2025-minister-mackinnon-highlights-important-measures-for-the-future-of-the-magdalen-islands-communities.html

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.

Transport Canada2025-11-12T08:14:44-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2025/11/invitation-to-media--caroline-desrochers-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-trois-rivieres-manufacturing-business.html

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.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2025-11-12T07:58:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2025/11/minister-mackinnon-to-highlight-federal-budget-investments-in-magdalen-islands.html

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.

Transport Canada2025-11-11T12:32:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2025/11/homegrown-manufacturers-at-the-heart-of-canadas-economy-government-of-canada-invests-99000-in-gamotech.html

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.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2025-11-10T14:58:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2025/11/homegrown-manufacturers-at-the-heart-of-canadas-economy-government-of-canada-invests-400000-in-medscint.html

CED contribution enables Québec business to invest to market its product in order to remain competitive and to propel its international growth plan forward.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2025-11-10T13:28:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2025/11/weekday-off-peak-lane-closures-on-macdonald-cartier-bridge.html

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.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2025-11-10T13:23:47-05:00