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The Quebec Superior Court authorized a class‑action lawsuit against drug distributor Cencora and its subsidiary Innomar after a cyber breach exposed patients' personal and medical data. The decision allows affected Quebec residents to pursue collective legal remedies.
The Quebec Liberal Party has selected criminal lawyer Nada Boumeftah as its candidate for the Maurice‑Richard riding in Montreal, part of a province‑wide recruitment drive ahead of the upcoming election.
Four major Quebec parties, aided by Catherine Régis of IVADO, pledged to follow a new AI election code of conduct aimed at responsible use of artificial intelligence in campaigns.
Quebec announced it will reuse the emergency assistance program from the COVID‑19 pandemic to support businesses six years after the crisis, aiming to streamline aid and bolster economic recovery.
Montreal city council will vote on a motion to suspend institutional ties with Israel on August 24, 2026, potentially ending the city's official relationship with the Israeli government.
A study by the FCEI released on August 23, 2026 finds that Quebec’s smallest businesses pay taxes up to five times higher than larger firms, indicating a significant disparity in the province’s tax system.
LaSalle College warned on Monday that it may file for creditor protection as early as that afternoon to avoid shutting down, as it seeks to address a $48 million debt to the Quebec government. Premier Christine Fréchette is involved in talks to find a solution.
A heat wave in August 2026 is lowering milk production and causing deaths among Quebec dairy cows, as high temperatures and humidex levels stress farms and threaten supply.
A 15‑year‑old boy was seriously injured when his moped collided with a vehicle in Montreal’s Les Cèdres neighbourhood on Sunday. The Sûreté du Québec is asking anyone who saw the crash to contact authorities.
A Quebec town began training merchants, municipal workers and emergency responders on August 23 to better understand dementia and adapt services, aiming to ease daily life for residents with the condition. The move reflects a national push toward dementia‑friendly communities as Canada’s population ages.
Quebec minister Christine Fréchette said the province will pursue a more strategic tariff retaliation against the United States, diverging from Ottawa’s dollar‑for‑dollar approach announced on August 23, 2026.
A man suffered severe upper‑body injuries during a fight in Montreal on August 22 and is now in critical condition, with emergency responders and police investigating the incident.
René Gauvreau, former Parti Québécois MLA, announced on August 22, 2026 that he will run for Québec solidaire in Montreal’s Camille‑Laurin riding. The move adds a seasoned legislator to Québec solidaire’s slate as the province heads toward a provincial election later this year.
Researchers are surveying Lanaudière to locate and age Quebec's oldest white pine, a tree potentially centuries old, with findings expected later this year.
A 15‑year‑old boy was hospitalized with serious injuries after his moped hit a vehicle in Les Cèdres on August 23, 2026, and police are seeking witnesses to aid the investigation.
The Quebec Liberal Party announced that criminal lawyer Nada Boumeftah will run as its candidate in Montreal's Maurice‑Richard riding as it finalizes its slate for the upcoming provincial election.
Quebec Minister Christine Fréchette urged a strategic tariff retaliation against the United States, diverging from Ottawa's announced dollar-for-dollar plan, and highlighted Quebec's distinct stance on trade measures.
Collège LaSalle announced it owes about $48 million to the Quebec government and is seeking provincial assistance to resolve its financial problems.
Quebec's government will reuse COVID-19 pandemic financial aid measures to support businesses, six years after the health crisis, aiming to help firms recover from lingering economic impacts.
A study by the Federation of Canadian Enterprises and Industry shows Quebec’s smallest businesses pay taxes up to five times higher than larger firms, highlighting a tax structure that heavily burdens micro‑enterprises.
