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Quebec has reopened the PEQ fast‑track immigration program, with applications starting on July 2, 2026 and a two‑year application period, announced by François Bonnardel of the Quebec Immigration Ministry.
A new entrance on the Canadian side of the border‑straddling library opened on June 10, 2026, restoring direct access for Canadian visitors after U.S. restrictions limited entry the previous year.
Quebec’s Auditor General issued a report on June 10, 2026, censuring the provincial government for poorly planned management of the emerging battery industry and highlighting significant oversight gaps.
The Parti Québécois announced it will seek to remove Quebec from the high‑speed rail project, citing costs that exceed expected benefits, as federal and provincial bodies continue to assess the scheme's feasibility.
The federal transport minister said Ottawa will not guarantee a $90 billion cost ceiling for the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail project, leaving financing open to future negotiation.
A severe thunderstorm watch covering multiple regions of Quebec is active on Wednesday afternoon and evening, indicating conditions favorable for dangerous storms. Officials urge residents to stay alert, monitor updates and take precautionary measures.
Alto CEO Martin Imbleau defended the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail route after opposition parties warned the project's cost has risen to about $200 billion, more than double original estimates. The debate has become a political flashpoint in Canada.
The Quebec Auditor General’s June 10 report criticizes the province’s handling of the battery sector, citing inadequate planning and oversight that create significant risks. The audit calls for a more structured approach to align the industry with Quebec’s strategic priorities.
Quebec announced the two‑year reinstatement of its fast‑track PEQ immigration program, with phased applications opening on July 2, 2026, reversing a prior abolition that had sparked controversy.
The Parti Québécois announced on June 10 it will seek to pull Quebec out of the high‑speed rail project, saying the cost outweighs expected benefits. The move adds to the debate over the project's budget and feasibility.
On June 10, 2026, the federal transport minister said Ottawa will not guarantee a $90 billion cost cap for the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail project promoted by Alto, as the government reviews its funding commitments.
A severe thunderstorm watch is active for multiple regions of Quebec on Wednesday afternoon and evening, warning of possible high winds, heavy rain, lightning and hail. Residents are urged to monitor updates and take precautionary steps.
The SPVM’s Aurora unit is monitoring social‑media platforms after discovering that teenagers in Montreal are receiving text offers to commit crimes across Quebec. Police aim to intervene before the messages lead to illegal actions.
Alto CEO Martin Imbleau defended the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail project on June 10, 2026, as the Parti Québécois and Bloc Québécois criticized its cost, which has risen to $200 billion.
A cyclist was critically injured on June 9 after being hit by two vehicles on an eastbound bike path alongside Notre-Dame Street in Montreal. Police are investigating the incident while the victim receives intensive care.
A judge ordered a pause on demolishing the encampment under Montreal's Van Horne viaduct on June 9, 2026, pending a full court judgment, requiring the city to maintain the status quo until the decision is rendered.
Vandalism of Montreal’s BIXI bike‑share system surged in 2025, costing $1.4 million, leading the operator to consider relocating some stations to curb damage.
