Quebec Government to Scale Back Lowest‑Bidder Contract Rule
Quebec announced on June 23, 2026 that it will reduce the share of public contracts awarded solely on lowest price, moving toward a multi‑criteria evaluation to improve value and outcomes.
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CAQ and PQ Decline English‑Language Debate Invitation
The Coalition Avenir Québec and the Parti Québécois declined an English‑language media invitation to debate, resulting in no English‑language debate in Quebec's upcoming election campaign.
Quebec to Reduce Lowest‑Bidder Contract Share
Quebec announced plans on June 23, 2026, to lower the proportion of contracts awarded solely on the lowest price, aiming to shift a procurement culture that has long prioritized cheap bids.
Montreal Businesses Closing on Quebec's National Holiday
Montreal businesses and services will be largely closed on June 24, 2026, in observance of Quebec's national holiday, with essential services remaining operational. Residents are encouraged to check individual operating hours ahead of the day.
Montreal Shops Close for Quebec National Holiday
Many Montreal retailers, banks, and public offices will be closed on June 24 for the province’s national holiday, prompting residents to plan ahead for the day’s celebrations.
Quebec Deposit Agency to Directly Process Glass Bottles
Quebec's beverage container deposit agency will now collect and process glass bottles directly, backed by several million dollars in funding, as the system expands to include wine bottles.
Family Accuses Police of Unjustified Pepper Spray at Birthday Party
A Montreal‑Nord family alleges police unjustifiably used pepper spray at a birthday party on June 22, 2026, adding to growing scrutiny of such tactics in Quebec.
Montreal Businesses Shut Doors for Quebec National Holiday
Many Montreal shops, banks, municipal offices and other services will be closed on June 24 as the city observes the Fête nationale du Québec.
Quebec Town Grants Legal Rights to Trees
On June 21, 2026, a town west of Montreal’s council officially granted trees legal rights as living beings, a move described by an environmental group as the first of its kind in Quebec and Canada.
Montreal Businesses Shut Doors for June 24 National Holiday
Montreal businesses and many services will be closed on June 24 for the Fête nationale du Québec, following a published list of closures. Residents are urged to plan ahead as the holiday brings a citywide pause in commercial activity.
Quebec Allocates $610 Million to Revamp Youth TV
Quebec is investing $610 million in Télé‑Québec to revamp programming for children and teens, aiming to boost local content and attract younger viewers.
Montreal Police Chief to Hold Closed‑Door Meeting on Racism Allegations
The Montreal police chief will meet privately with city officials on June 22, 2026 to discuss allegations of racist behavior by officers in the Montréal‑Nord borough, reflecting heightened community concerns.
Quebec Minister Names Observer for Montreal Police Racism Probe
Quebec's Domestic Security Minister Ian Lafrenière appointed an independent observer on June 20, 2026, to oversee the racism investigation into Montreal police, responding to accusations of discriminatory conduct.
Quebec Coroner Calls Inquiry into Freight Truck Deaths
In October 2025, Quebec’s chief coroner ordered a public inquiry and began legal reforms to address a series of fatal freight‑truck collisions, aiming to improve road safety across the province.
Terrasse‑Vaudreuil Grants Legal Rights to Trees
Terrasse‑Vaudreuil officially recognized trees as living beings with legal rights on June 21, 2026, establishing a framework that requires municipal decisions to consider tree protections. The move places the town among a small number of Canadian municipalities extending legal standing to natural entities.
Quebec Names Independent Overseer for Montreal Police Racism Probe
Quebec appointed lawyer Anne-Marie Boisvert as an independent overseer to monitor the Montreal Police Service’s investigation of racism allegations at station 39, aiming to ensure impartial oversight.
Quebec Town Gives Trees Legal Rights
On June 21, 2026, a small town west of Montreal became the first Quebec municipality to grant legal rights to trees, a move highlighted by an environmental group as a new precedent in municipal environmental policy.
Quebec Chief Coroner Orders Inquiry into Truck‑Related Deaths
In October, Quebec’s chief coroner ordered a public inquiry into freight‑truck fatalities, aligning it with ongoing legal reforms aimed at improving road safety amid recent deadly collisions.
Quebec Town Gives Trees Legal Rights
A small town west of Montreal granted trees legal rights on June 21, 2026, marking the first such recognition in Quebec and Canada. An environmental group called the move pioneering, noting its potential influence on future policies.
Montreal Teacher Uses Quebec Culture to Energize French Classes
French teacher Charles Desrochers in Montreal used Quebec cultural examples on June 21, 2026, to illustrate that learning French can be passionate and to emphasize schools' role in preserving the province's heritage.
