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UPAC has opened an investigation into alleged leaks of confidential data from Quebec’s Economy Ministry, following a request from the ministry and amid opposition claims that the probe may be politically motivated.
Premier Christine Fréchette’s government pushed several bills through the Quebec National Assembly on June 11, 2026, just before the legislative session adjourned for the summer break.
Montreal placed Lachine on a water‑conservation watch list on June 11, 2026, urging residents to cut potable‑water use as the city faces a drinking‑water shortage and cannot shut off the local water network.
On June 11, Montreal police and partner agencies dismantled a car theft ring believed to be tied to the Hells Angels, seizing stolen vehicles and arresting suspects. The raid highlights continued law‑enforcement focus on the outlaw motorcycle club’s organized‑crime activities in Quebec.
Montreal will host the world road cycling championships from September 20‑27, 2026, with the event beginning 100 days away. The annual competition, organized by the sport’s governing body, will bring an international roster of cyclists to the city for a week of races.
Montreal has begun a public consultation to redesign Avenue du Parc after 13 deaths in 13 years, aiming to improve safety on the high‑risk street. The process will gather input from community members before any redesign plans are finalized.
Police are seeking the driver who fled after striking a pedestrian in Montreal’s Ville‑Marie district early on June 11, 2026, and have asked the public for assistance in locating the suspect.
Thousands of residents, parents and alumni are campaigning this summer to keep Villa Maria College at its historic NDG campus, while officials say the school’s financial challenges must be resolved to avoid closure or relocation.
The 37th Francos de Montréal festival will host ten free concerts across the city from June 12 to June 20, 2026, continuing its tradition of showcasing francophone music. The free‑concert series aims to broaden access to the festival’s programming and reinforce its cultural role in Montreal.
On June 11, 2026, Montreal placed Lachine on its water‑use vigilance list, urging residents to cut potable water consumption as the city cannot shut off service but seeks to prevent supply strain.
Montreal police on June 11, 2026 dismantled a vehicle theft ring in Quebec that authorities say was linked to the Hells Angels, highlighting ongoing efforts to curb organized crime's role in auto theft.
CF Montréal confirmed on June 11, 2026 that head coach Frédéric Eullaffroy, who took over in April after Marco Donadel’s exit, will stay in his role through the end of the season.
Justice Alexandre Pless blocked a planned eviction of a Montreal homeless encampment on June 11, 2026, citing constitutional rights to safety, security and dignity. The order halts city removal efforts pending further legal review.
Maggie Flaherty received a two‑year contract from La Victoire on June 10, 2026, together with protective measures, ensuring she can continue her defender role for the Montreal organization.
A student presented a petition to the Quebec National Assembly on June 10, 2026, urging safer traffic conditions around school zones after a near‑miss incident. The request, received by Assembly member Alexandre Masse, adds to ongoing concerns from families about congestion and child safety at school drop‑off and pickup points.
A Quebec civil servant, Christine Fréchette, was dismissed after warning that the province's battery industry expansion could expose public finances to risk, prompting an anti‑corruption investigation by UPAC.
IRIS estimates that a universal free‑contraception program in Quebec would cost $22 million annually and could cut unplanned pregnancies by about 25 percent, offering a measurable health benefit in a province without such a policy.
The Quebec Auditor General's June 10 report censures the province for inadequate planning and oversight of its battery industry, highlighting significant risk gaps. The audit urges the government to strengthen management and risk‑mitigation measures.
Quebec announced the reinstatement of the Programme de l’expérience québécoise for a two‑year period, with applications to be processed in phases starting July 2, 2026. The move restores the previously cancelled immigration pathway under Premier François Fréchette.
City General Manager Benoit Dagenais resigned on June 10, 2026, receiving a severance package exceeding one million dollars, and was succeeded by former deputy Alain Dufort as part of a senior‑management reshuffle by the Martinez Ferrada administration.
