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In 2027 the Quebec auditor general warned that the next government must cut at least $2 billion in spending starting next year to stay on course for a balanced budget, highlighting limited room for new spending promises by political parties.
Quebec began its official campaign period on August 17, 2026, signaling the start of intensified political activity ahead of the upcoming provincial election later this year.
The Quebec Auditor General’s August 17 report compares the current fiscal plan to budgets from the Couillard‑Leitão era, noting that required measures may affect public services. The review aims to provide a historical benchmark for policymakers as they evaluate the province’s financial direction.
Police found a dead woman and a critically injured man in an apartment on 39th Street in Montreal on August 18, 2026, and are investigating the incident.
Montreal officials, including Martinez Ferrada of the CSSDM, reaffirm opposition to a new school in Parc-Extension until projected student‑population growth is confirmed, despite recent school board analyses.
A Montreal blue‑collar union is considering a strike that could overlap with the September 2026 UCI Road World Championships, raising concerns about potential disruptions to the event.
Unions staged a protest in Montreal’s Old Port on Tuesday, claiming recent moves toward privatization are limiting public river access. The demonstration featured signs and highlighted concerns over reduced waterfront openness.
Oliver Jones, the 91‑year‑old celebrated Montreal jazz pianist, will be honored with a public funeral at Union United Church in Little Burgundy on August 17, 2026, following his death on July 22. The service reflects his lifelong connection to the church where he began playing piano at age five.
Canada’s federal, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador governments signed a new agreement on the Churchill Falls power project, citing mutual benefits and noting possible influence on Quebec’s upcoming provincial election.
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, working with the Peruvian Embassy and Global Affairs Canada, arranged the return of an ancient Peruvian ceramic bowl found in Montreal after a formal repatriation request on 17 August 2026.
Montreal’s mayor announced plans to revive the halted eastern REM rapid‑transit line, noting the $94 million already spent on feasibility studies and indicating a push for renewed action.
The Quebec auditor general reports that the next government must cut $2 billion in spending starting in 2027 to stay on track for a balanced budget, noting limited room for new spending promises.
The Parti Québécois' $95 universal transit pass proposal could reduce Quebec transport agencies' revenue by $77 million, according to Radio-Canada analysis. Stakeholders are debating the balance between universal mobility goals and the fiscal impact on transit operators.
Ten Hilo smart thermostats sold by Hydro‑Québec reportedly caught fire in Montreal, producing smoke and a burnt smell, while owners say the utility has not responded to their complaints.
Montreal’s 2026 plan aims to revive the Eastern REM by linking it to the Green metro line, addressing the community opposition that halted the original project in 2022.
A new report by the Club des petits déjeuners shows that one in three children in Quebec live in food‑insecure households, underscoring the province’s ongoing struggle to provide reliable nutrition for its youth.
Quebec has launched the Opération sac à dos backpack drive to supply 12,000 low‑income students with essential school materials, coordinated by Regroupement Partage and reported by CBC Montreal.
The Parti Québécois proposes a $95 universal monthly transit pass, a move projected to generate a $77 million revenue shortfall for Quebec’s transport operators. The party says the pass would expand access, while officials assess its financial viability.
The STM announced a October 14, 2026 celebration to mark sixty years since the Montreal Metro opened in 1966, with a program of events highlighting its history and continued importance.
