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1158 storiesnewest firstlatest August 27, 2026page 18 of 58
The Quebec ethics commissioner has opened an investigation into MP Vincent Marissal over claims he let others use a government‑funded official apartment in exchange for future accommodation abroad or guest points, to assess potential breaches of ethics rules.
Maxime Laporte, former president of the Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Montréal, announced his candidacy for the Parti Québécois in L'Assomption, a riding currently held by Premier François Legault.
Jean Allaire, co‑founder and first leader of the Action démocratique du Québec, died in Montreal on August 27, 2026; he is remembered for his 1991 report urging a stronger Quebec stance toward Ottawa.
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for multiple regions of Quebec on Thursday, August 27, 2026, prompting heightened alerts and urging residents to stay informed and prepared.
Alexandre Boulerice, a 15‑year NDP MP, resigned on August 26, 2026, after becoming an independent, to run in Quebec’s upcoming provincial election.
The Quebec ethics commissioner has opened an investigation into MP Vincent Marissal over alleged misuse of a government‑funded apartment in exchange for future accommodation benefits, to assess potential breaches of provincial ethics rules.
Quebec Liberal leader Charles Milliard withdrew the party’s Rimouski candidate on August 27, 2026, citing unacceptable behavior, marking a setback for the party ahead of upcoming elections.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada urged the Quebec government on August 26 to restore a dedicated "Montreal reflex" in its policies, seeking clearer provincial commitment to the city’s priorities.
Alexandre Boulerice resigned his federal seat on 26 August 2026 after fifteen years as an NDP MP, after previously sitting as an independent, to run for a seat in the Quebec provincial election.
Télé‑Québec will begin offering its programming on the subscription services Crave, illico+ and Tou.tv Extra on September 7, 2026, expanding the public broadcaster’s reach in Quebec. The three competing platforms will each add Télé‑Québec’s content to their libraries.
Maxime Laporte, former leader of the Société Saint‑Jean‑Baptiste de Montréal, declared his candidacy for the Parti Québécois in the L'Assomption riding, which is currently held by Premier François Legault.
Pablo Rodriguez, former Quebec Liberal leader cleared by UPAC and DGEQ, gave his first interview since resigning in December 2025, describing the violent episode involving his family and urging Quebec society to learn from the incident.
LaSalle College in Montreal filed for creditor protection on August 26, 2026, suspending all classes amid a dispute with the Quebec government, leaving students uncertain about when instruction will resume.
After fifteen years as an NDP MP, Alexandre Boulerice resigned from the House of Commons on 26 August 2026 to run in Quebec's upcoming provincial election, having recently sat as an independent.
Former Montreal Saint-Jean-Baptiste leader Maxime Laporte announced his candidacy for the Parti Québécois in the L'Assomption riding, as the party finalizes its candidate list ahead of the provincial election.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada urged the Quebec government on August 26 to reinstate the "Montréal Reflex" as part of a set of electoral demands presented to provincial officials.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada urged Quebec’s government on August 26 to restore a genuine "Montreal reflex" in its policies, seeking provincial actions that better align with the city’s interests.
Alexandre Boulerice resigned from the House of Commons after fifteen years as an NDP MP to run in Quebec's upcoming provincial election, having previously sat as an independent. His departure will trigger a federal by‑election and adds a seasoned federal politician to the provincial race.
Former Montreal Saint‑Jean‑Baptiste leader Maxime Laporte announced his candidacy for the Parti Québécois in the L'Assomption riding, as the party finalizes its slate for the upcoming provincial election.
Party leader Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon rejected Vincent Marissal’s candidacy for the Taschereau riding on August 26, 2026, citing alleged breaches of the National Assembly’s code of ethics. The decision comes as parties finalize their candidate lists ahead of the provincial election.
