Collège LaSalle cites $48 million debt, asks Quebec for help
Collège LaSalle announced it owes about $48 million to the Quebec government and is seeking provincial assistance to resolve its financial problems.
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Quebec Plans to Reapply Pandemic Aid for Businesses
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.
Ottawa and Quebec Warn Glencore Over Horne Smelter Obligations
Canada and Quebec warned Glencore that the national critical minerals strategy does not exempt the Horne smelter from its environmental duties to Rouyn‑Noranda residents. The joint notice reinforces compliance with existing environmental regulations.
Study Shows Quebec's Small Firms Face Fivefold Tax Burden
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.
Quebec Party Picks Montreal International CEO for Pointe‑aux‑Trembles
The Parti Québécois has selected Stéphane Paquet, CEO of Montreal International, as its candidate for the Pointe‑aux‑Trembles municipal riding, aiming to bolster its economic team ahead of the upcoming elections.
Quebec Town Launches Dementia‑Friendly Training for Businesses and Responders
A Quebec town has started training for merchants, municipal staff and emergency responders to better serve residents with dementia, part of a wider provincial push for dementia‑friendly communities.
Researchers Hunt for Quebec's Oldest White Pine in Lanaudière
Researchers are surveying Lanaudière to see if it hosts Quebec’s oldest white pine, a tree that could shed light on the province’s natural heritage.
PQ Announces Two New Candidates Ahead of 2026 Election
The Parti Québécois announced two new candidates on August 22, 2026, in ridings considered favorable, as part of its preparation for the 2026 provincial election.
Montreal Entrepreneur Converts Invasive Knotweed into Lemonade
Isabelle Martineau of Montreal is harvesting Japanese knotweed in Abercorn, Quebec, and turning it into lemonade to help curb the invasive plant’s spread, supporting provincial removal efforts.
Former PQ MLA René Gauvreau Runs for Québec solidaire in Camille‑Laurin
René Gauvreau, a former Parti Québécois MLA, announced his candidacy for Québec solidaire in Montreal’s Camille‑Laurin riding, with support from party representative Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon.
Heritage Groups Urge Quebec to Protect Sanair Racetrack
Heritage organisations are urging Quebec to designate the 57‑year‑old Sanair racetrack as a protected site after Saint‑Pie council approved a possible high‑school development on its grounds.
Quebec Announces Aid for Firms Hit by New U.S. Tariffs
Quebec's government unveiled two financial aid programs to help businesses coping with a newly imposed 50 percent U.S. tariff, aiming to offset cost increases and prevent job losses.
René Gauvreau Joins Québec solidaire in Camille‑Laurin Race
René Gauvreau, former Parti Québécois MP, announced his candidacy for Québec solidaire in the Montreal riding of Camille‑Laurin, where PQ leader Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon currently sits.
Researchers Probe Lanaudière for Quebec’s Oldest White Pine
Researchers are surveying Lanaudière to see if it hosts Quebec’s oldest white pine, part of a province‑wide effort to identify the longest‑living specimen of the species.
Montreal Entrepreneur Converts Knotweed to Lemonade to Halt Invasion
Isabelle Martineau in Abercorn, Quebec, is converting harvested Japanese knotweed into lemonade to help eradicate the invasive plant and conclude her business. The effort aligns with wider attempts across Quebec to manage the species through creative, community‑focused solutions.
CAQ Unveils Greater Montreal Candidate Slate
The Coalition Avenir Québec named three Montreal and two Laval candidates on August 21, 2026, as part of its preparation for the upcoming provincial election.
Study Shows Quebec’s Smallest Firms Pay Up to Five Times More Tax
A study released by the FCEI on August 23, 2026 reveals that Quebec’s smallest firms pay tax bills up to five times higher than larger companies, highlighting a significant tax disparity.
Low Public Acceptance Delays Quebec Temporary Supervised Consumption Site
A planned temporary supervised consumption centre in Quebec is delayed due to low public acceptance, despite rising overdose rates prompting municipalities to consider harm‑reduction sites.
Montreal Blue‑Collar Workers Remain Contract‑less Since December 2024
Montreal’s blue‑collar workers have been without a collective bargaining agreement since it expired in December 2024, prompting complaints and analysis from labor experts. The prolonged contract gap raises concerns about labor stability and service continuity.
Quebec Revives Pandemic Business Aid Program
Quebec's government will re‑activate the COVID‑19 financial aid program to support businesses, aiming to aid recovery six years after the pandemic.
