Quebec Population Projected to Drop 50,000 by 2029
New demographic projections indicate Quebec’s population will fall by about 50,000 by 2029 before stabilizing, driven mainly by a decrease in temporary immigrants.
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Quebec Prosecutors Struggle with Jordan Deadline Pressures
Quebec prosecutors are finding it increasingly difficult to meet the trial‑completion deadlines set by the 2016 Jordan ruling, leading to tough prosecutorial decisions. The sustained pressure highlights the ongoing impact of the Supreme Court’s framework on the province’s justice system.
Santé Québec Board Chair Christiane Germain Resigns
Christiane Germain resigned as chair of the Santé Québec board on July 7, 2026. The provincial health‑care oversight agency will begin the process of appointing a new chair while continuing its regulatory duties.
Santé Québec Board Chair Christiane Germain Announces Resignation
Christiane Germain announced her resignation as chair of the Santé Québec board on July 7, 2026, prompting an upcoming appointment of new board leadership for the provincial health‑care agency.
Quebec Proposes Stricter Benadryl Rules After Teen Overdose
Quebec is drafting stricter regulations on over‑the‑counter Benadryl after a coroner’s 2025 recommendation and a 2023 overdose death of an 18‑year‑old, aiming to limit misuse while maintaining access for allergy relief.
Quebec Gambling Addicts Attend Fewer Than Two Free Rehab Sessions
Research by McGill University and the Douglas Research Centre shows that Quebec gambling addicts attended fewer than two free rehab sessions on average between 2009 and 2022, highlighting persistent underutilization of cost‑free treatment services.
Quebec Court Invalidates One-Year Minimum for Child Abuse Material
Quebec’s top court declared the province’s mandatory one‑year prison minimum for distributing child sexual abuse material unconstitutional, removing the fixed sentencing requirement and allowing judges to set sentences based on individual case factors.
Caisse Declines Participation in Quebec Third Link Call
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec said it will not join Quebec’s call for interest to develop the third link of a major transportation corridor, and its subsidiary CDPQ Infra will also stay out of the process.
Quebec Greenlights 200,000 Hectares for New Farming
Quebec approved a regulatory overhaul allowing up to 200,000 extra hectares of land for farming, drawing praise from the Agricultural Producers Union and concern from environmental groups.
Quebec Invests $60 Million to Diversify Sawmills Amid U.S. Tariffs
Quebec is committing $60 million to help sawmills diversify their output, aiming to counter the 45% U.S. lumber tariff and address a growing forest sector crisis.
Caisse Declines to Join Quebec Third Link Call for Interest
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec said it will not join the Quebec government’s call for interest on the third link project, while CDPQ Infra confirmed it has no role in the process. The province’s request for partners continues without the Caisse’s participation.
Quebec Invests $60 Million to Diversify Sawmills Amid Forest Crisis
Quebec has pledged $60 million to diversify its sawmills, aiming to mitigate a forest crisis and counter a 45 percent U.S. tariff on Canadian lumber.
Quebec Unions Appeal New Labour Law to ILO Committee
Nine major Quebec labour groups have lodged a complaint with the ILO's Committee on Freedom of Association, challenging a new provincial law introduced by Minister Jean Boulet that they say restricts union activity.
Quebec Invests $60 M to Diversify Sawmills Amid US Tariffs
Quebec is committing 60 million Canadian dollars to diversify its sawmills in response to a 45 percent U.S. tariff on Canadian lumber, aiming to mitigate the forest sector crisis caused by reduced exports.
Businesswoman Christiane Germain Steps Down from Santé Québec Board
Christiane Germain announced on July 7, 2026 that she is resigning from the board of directors of Québec’s government health corporation, Santé Québec, reducing its private‑sector representation.
Santé Québec Board Chair Christiane Germain Resigns
Christiane Germain announced her resignation as chair of the Santé Québec board in July 2026. The agency, which oversees Quebec's health‑care system, will need to appoint a new board chair.
Quebec Exam Results Portal Crashes on Release Day
A technical failure caused Quebec’s exam results portal to crash on July 7, 2026, preventing students and parents from accessing final high‑school scores while the Ministry of Education works to restore service.
Quebec Extends Open-Fire Ban to Most of Province
Quebec’s government expanded its open‑fire ban and tightened forest access on July 7 to lower wildfire risk, extending restrictions to most of the province’s woodlands.
Quebec Lifts Ban on New Agricultural Land
Quebec ended its moratorium on agricultural land expansion in January 2027, removing the freeze on new farmland development and allowing growth in the province's farming sector.
Severe Storms Prompt 396 Claims from Quebec Veg Growers
Violent thunderstorms on June 20 damaged vegetable farms in Montérégie, prompting 396 damage notices with Financière agricole, while about half of growers are insured.
