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Quebec has added two electoral districts, raising the total ridings to 127 and increasing the majority threshold to 64 seats for the 2026 provincial election. The new map reflects modest population changes and will be used for the upcoming vote.
PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon announced a proposal to eliminate the CAQ’s Northvolt investment fund, positioning it within the party’s broader plan to reshape Quebec’s economy.
Québec Solidaire proposes capping profit margins of large grocery chains in Quebec to halt their aggressive expansion, citing margins that have doubled since the pandemic.
An autistic student was expelled from a Montreal college after being denied a French‑language exemption, prompting calls for Quebec to revise its disability exemption rules for post‑secondary education.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada urged the Quebec government on August 27 to restore a genuine Montreal‑focused approach, presenting electoral demands to provincial officials.
A man was killed after his vehicle turned onto Route 132 and was hit by a 53‑foot semi‑truck near Sainte‑Angèle‑de‑Mérici on August 28, 2026, according to the Sûreté du Québec.
Jean Allaire, co‑founder and first leader of the ADQ, died in Montreal on August 28, 2026. He is remembered for launching the party and for a 1991 report urging a stronger Quebec stance toward Ottawa.
The Quebec ethics commissioner has opened an investigation into MP Vincent Marissal to assess if he allowed others to use a government‑funded apartment in return for overseas accommodation or guest points, potentially breaching conflict‑of‑interest rules.
Jean Allaire, co‑founder and first leader of the Action démocratique du Québec, died in Montreal on August 28, 2026. He helped launch the party and authored a 1991 report urging a stronger Quebec stance toward the federal government.
An autistic student was expelled from a Montreal college after being denied a French-language exemption, leading to criticism of Quebec's accommodation process. Advocates are calling for reforms to ensure clearer, more consistent exemptions for disabled students.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada urged Quebec to reinstate a Montreal‑focused approach, presenting electoral demands on August 27, 2026, as part of ongoing municipal‑provincial discussions.
Lutnick charged that Carney’s abrupt withdrawal from negotiations on August 27 was aimed at damaging the Parti Québécois, a Quebec sovereigntist party, highlighting rising tensions in Montreal.
Quebec added two electoral districts, raising the total to 127 and increasing the majority threshold to 64 seats for the 2026 provincial election.
Quebec Liberal leader Charles Milliard withdrew the party’s Rimouski candidate on August 27, 2026, citing unacceptable behavior, a move seen as a difficult start to the provincial election campaign.
Quebec weather officials placed several regions under a severe thunderstorm watch on August 27, warning of possible violent storms and urging residents to stay alert.
Students and staff protested outside Laselle College in Montreal as the school remained closed after filing for bankruptcy protection and owing nearly $48 million to the provincial government.
An autistic student was expelled from a Montreal college after being denied a French-language exemption, sparking criticism of Quebec's exemption criteria and prompting calls for policy reform.
Jean Allaire, co‑founder and first leader of the Action démocratique du Québec, died in Montreal on August 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy for a stronger provincial stance toward Ottawa.
Quebec Liberal leader Charles Milliard withdrew the party’s Rimouski candidate on 27 August 2026, citing unacceptable behavior, a move seen as a setback as the campaign season begins.
Quebec authorities issued a severe thunderstorm watch on August 27, 2026, warning that violent storms could develop across various parts of the province and urging residents to stay informed.
