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The federal government will spend $11.3 billion to build six icebreakers in Quebec, fulfilling a 2019 pledge to upgrade the Coast Guard fleet. The project is intended to modernize Arctic rescue capabilities and boost the province’s shipbuilding industry.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a $11.3 billion federal investment to build six icebreakers in Quebec, fulfilling a 2019 promise and aiming to boost the province’s shipbuilding sector while expanding the Canadian Coast Guard’s ice‑breaking fleet.
Canada’s finance minister announced a dollar‑for‑dollar retaliation to recent U.S. tariff hikes, including possible cuts to electricity and critical mineral exports, while Quebec’s minister said the province will not be intimidated by the pressure.
Canada has pledged 11 billion dollars to build six new icebreakers in Quebec, fulfilling a 2019 promise to replace the Coast Guard’s aging vessels and modernize the fleet.
The Canadian government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, committed $11.3 billion on August 24, 2026 to build six new icebreakers in Quebec, fulfilling a 2019 promise to replace the Coast Guard’s aging fleet.
More than thirty countries sent experts to Toronto for the Basic Income Earth Network Congress, where they discussed universal basic income and a pending Canadian Senate bill. The meeting aimed to inform the legislation with international research and policy experience.
Health Canada seized several unapproved contraceptive and antibiotic products from a Montreal store on August 19, 2026, citing potential health risks and reinforcing its routine inspection program.
The Basic Income Earth Network Congress convenes in Toronto from August 19‑23, 2026, gathering experts from over 30 countries, including Canadian Senate members, to examine Canada’s basic‑income policies and a pending Senate bill.
Polytechnique Montréal’s laboratory is now leading Canada’s coordinated research on pandemic preparedness, developing tools and strategies to improve national response capabilities six years after COVID-19 exposed critical gaps.
Polytechnique Montréal’s laboratory is leading a six‑year, federally funded program to develop vaccines, diagnostics, and response protocols, aiming to improve Canada’s readiness for future pandemics after gaps exposed by COVID‑19.
The RCMP recovered an ancient Peruvian ceramic bowl in Montreal on August 17, 2026, after the Peruvian Embassy asked Canada to return it via Global Affairs Canada. The artifact will be sent back to Peru as part of ongoing repatriation cooperation.
Polytechnique Montréal scientists are growing animal protein in the lab to support Canada’s pandemic preparedness, part of a national push to boost biomedical research and reduce reliance on live animal sources.
Polytechnique Montréal’s laboratory is leading a six‑year research program to strengthen Canada’s pandemic preparedness, addressing gaps revealed by the COVID‑19 outbreak.
Polytechnique Montréal researchers are growing animal proteins in an orange solution to bolster Canada’s pandemic preparedness, part of a wider national effort to expand biomedical research for future disease threats.
Construction on a new wharf began in August 2026 at the Port of Montreal, kicking off a $2.3 billion expansion aimed at boosting capacity and supporting national infrastructure goals.
Quebec Milk Producers warned on August 14 that unsettling information about Canada‑U.S. trade talks could affect the province’s dairy sector, and they will monitor the negotiations closely.
Construction has begun on a new container terminal at Contrecœur as part of the Port of Montreal’s expansion, with the facility slated to open around 2030 to boost the port’s capacity.
Quebec announced it may stay non‑bound to the ACEUM trade pact, citing concerns over Ottawa‑Washington negotiations. Ministers Skeete and Fréchette said the province will assess the federal talks before deciding its future involvement.
Ontario’s auto‑theft rate fell 8.4% in the first half of 2026, a change linked to Canada’s 2024 national anti‑theft strategy. The trend suggests the program is beginning to reverse earlier increases in vehicle thefts.
Quebec reiterated its right to remain non‑bound by the Canada‑EU ACEUM trade agreement, as Minister Skeete announced, while the federal government voiced concern about its impact on ongoing Ottawa‑Washington negotiations.
