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Montreal student Alexandre Masse submitted a petition to the Quebec National Assembly on June 10, 2026, requesting safer traffic measures in school zones after a near‑miss incident while crossing the street.
On June 10, 2026, Quebec reinstated the PEQ fast‑track immigration program for a two‑year period, allowing eligible temporary workers and international students to apply for permanent residency more quickly.
Montreal’s child‑welfare agency processed child‑protection reports at three times the provincial average in the 2025‑2026 fiscal year, indicating a significantly higher workload for the city’s regional office.
A police chase in Mirabel ended when a suspect's vehicle hit a Hydro‑Québec pole, injuring two people, one critically, and prompting a hospital response.
Montreal police and partner agencies conducted a coordinated raid on June 11, 2026, breaking up a vehicle‑theft ring suspected of Hells Angels ties, reflecting ongoing efforts to combat organized crime’s role in auto theft across Quebec.
Quebec announced on June 11, 2026 that its fiscal deficit had been revised from $13.6 billion to $7.2 billion, cutting the shortfall in half.
Quebec has reduced its electric vehicle sales target, now aiming for 80% of new vehicle sales to be electric by 2035, adjusting earlier, higher ambitions.
The SPVM’s Aurora unit is scanning social media and text messages to detect recruitment of teenagers for crimes across Quebec, aiming to intervene before offenses occur.
Twelve Quebec municipalities and nine environmental groups sent a letter to the province's environment minister on June 9, 2026, warning that groundwater extraction exceeds natural recharge and urging immediate action to protect water reserves.
Vincent Marissal explained the challenges of serving as an Independent MNA for Rosemont and outlined his intention to pursue activities outside politics after his term ends.
Benoit Dagenais resigned as Montreal's general manager, receiving a severance package of over $1 million, and former deputy Alain Dufort was named his successor as part of a senior‑management reshuffle by the Martinez Ferrada administration.
Quebec’s Auditor General issued a report on June 10, 2026, censuring the provincial government for poorly planned management of the emerging battery industry and highlighting significant oversight gaps.
A severe thunderstorm watch covering multiple regions of Quebec is active on Wednesday afternoon and evening, indicating conditions favorable for dangerous storms. Officials urge residents to stay alert, monitor updates and take precautionary measures.
The Quebec Auditor General’s June 10 report criticizes the province’s handling of the battery sector, citing inadequate planning and oversight that create significant risks. The audit calls for a more structured approach to align the industry with Quebec’s strategic priorities.
Quebec announced the two‑year reinstatement of its fast‑track PEQ immigration program, with phased applications opening on July 2, 2026, reversing a prior abolition that had sparked controversy.
The Parti Québécois announced on June 10 it will seek to pull Quebec out of the high‑speed rail project, saying the cost outweighs expected benefits. The move adds to the debate over the project's budget and feasibility.
A severe thunderstorm watch is active for multiple regions of Quebec on Wednesday afternoon and evening, warning of possible high winds, heavy rain, lightning and hail. Residents are urged to monitor updates and take precautionary steps.
